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were some really great things about this debut novel, The creativity of the butterfly balloon, the way Walter's journey mirrored that of his parents, his quest to win over Cordelia, and his indomitable spirit.
Unfortunately, I did not love the book as much as I have works by Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket, Walter was hailed as a successful inventor, but his room was such a disaster and I did not find the inventions he had completed to be at all appealing.
At least in the Series of Unfortunate Events you have the banter of the author to break up the negative story line.
This book had none of that and was just too melancholy in my opinion,

Thank you to Simon amp Schuster and Edelweiss for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.


THE REMARKABLE INVENTIONS OF WALTER MORTINSON is as fantastical and delightful as its name and cover suggests, The brilliant Walter sets out to seek more from life than his humdrum town can and is willing to provide, echoing a journey his own parents once took.
Walter embarks on this adventure with his friend Cordelia or, if not a friend, exactly, someone who once was and someone who maybe can be again.
Together, Walter and Cordelia encounter strange sights and even stranger attitudes,

But, however much whimsy populates THE REMARKABLE INVENTIONS OF WALTER MORTINSON, it's still a grounded story in heart: About the sense that there can be real joy, even in loss.
And about the worthy lesson that, sometimes, chasing dreams may very well bring you back home, I've always enjoyed stories that are a bit off center and this book definitely fits the bill, It's just whacky enough to entice you and draw you in and before you know it's happening, you're caught up in themes of acceptance and loss and courage.
The book is surprising and inspiring, I rooted for the main character throughout even while I wasn't exactly sure what I was rooting for exactly, That is to say, I didn't know what I hoped for him, but I knew I wanted him to succeed in a way that would matter to him.
Let yourself get lost in this highly imaginative, wonderful world, SosnaSpear's book is a roller coaster ride through Walter's life, Driven by a need to invent, Walter tries to escape the very thing he can't himself, The ending is very touching, While the book will not be for everyone, anyone who has wished they could change the past will relate to Walter.
The digital arc of this book was kindly provided by the publisher via Edelweiss website in exchange for an honest review.


My biggest problem with this book was that it wasn't what I had expected or wanted, It reminded me of "The Series of Unfortunate Events" but a much less depressing version, This book also mostly relied on bizarre places and events that happened to the characters rather than the actual characterization and it went out of its way to try and surprise me with every chapter.
Unfortunately, I got bored of it pretty quickly, But this is definitely an inventive and even sometimes fun middlegrade story if you're into this kind of narrative, A prodigal inventor flees his home to find his destiny,

In the humdrum town of Moormouth, Walter Mortinsons unusual inventions cause nothing but trouble, After one of his contraptions throws the town into chaos, Walters mother demands he cut the nonsense and join the family mortuary business.


Far off on Flaster Isle, famed inventor Horace Flasterborn plans to take Walter under his wing, just as he did Walters genius father decades ago.
When a letter arrives by unusual means offering Walter an apprenticeship, it isnt long before Walter decides to flee Moormouth to achieve his destiny.


Walter runs away in the family hearse along with Cordelia, the moody girl next door with one eye and plenty of secrets.
Together they journey through a strange landscape of fishpeople, giantess miners, and hypnotized honeybees in an adventure that will not only reveal the truth about Walters past, but direct his future.
Debut author Quinn SosnaSpear has a hit on her hands with THE REMARKABLE INVENTIONS OF WALTER MORTINSON,

With an imagination equalling that of iconic children's author Roald Dahl, and emotional intelligence   commensurate to that of BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA author, Katherine Paterson, this exceptional middlegrade book is destined to be at the top of multiple BestSeller lists.


Firstly, I have to mention the aweinspiring cover art, There is no way that any reader will be able to walk past that cover in a bookstore without pausing to pick it up to read the back.
And, as most of us know, if you can get people to hold a book in their hands, they are much more likely to purchase it.


However, a great cover can only do so much, The story inside must be equally fascinating, and debut author Quinn SosnaSpear has mastered the art of storytelling to make this happen.
 

Kids will quickly be able to relate to one of the main characters, either Walter or Cordelia,

Walter Mortinson is a young tween who invents all kinds of fabulous contraptions and who lives with his mother in the most boring town on the planet Moormouth.
The problem is that Walter's inventions often get him into trouble, but he can't stop inventing, he loves it too much.


Walter does not have many friends, in fact, he doesn't have any friends at all, He hates going to school because of being bullied,

Walter used to play with the girl who lives next door, but Cordelia doesn't come around anymore, She only has one eye and is very selfconscious, but Walter doesn't care about her "disability," he just wants her friendship.


Nothing ever seemed to happen in the small town of Moormouth until the day that one of Walter's inventions go awry and causes big problems.


Because of what happened, his mother tells him that he is no longer allowed to invent things, and that it is time for him to become a mortician, just like her.


At the same time, he receives an invitation to apprentice with the most famous, and the richest, inventor alive.
His name is Horace Flasterborn and he lives far, far away in a place called Flaster Isle, Walter decides that he isn't cut out to be a mortician and runs away with Cordelia to accept Horace Flasterborn's offer of apprenticeship.


Walter may be a few years too young to have a driver's license, but he doesn't let that stop him, he drives away in the only vehicle available to him the family hearse.


The two runaways experience a road trip they will never forget, and neither will the readers of this book.


There are sinister forces that want to exploit Walter's gift for inventing and the people and creatures they meet along the way will either help them, or possibly harm them and what fantastical creatures they are.


To find out what and who the bad guys are, and to explore the fantastic world of Walter and Cordelia, you need to buy a copy of this book.


Fans of Eoin Colfer and Madeline L'Engle will adore this marvelous story filled with amazing adventures and interesting 'people.
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As fun and interesting as their adventures are, there are also some serious issues that are explored in this book, such as the fact that Walter's father is dead, and someone else in the story might just be seriously ill.
Kids struggling with grief will find that they are not alone and will gravitate towards Walter's character,

It is hard to believe that this is author Quinn SosnaSpear's debut novel, She writes with depth and an immense talent, If this is her first book, I cannot wait to read the next one,

If I could rate this book higher thanout ofStars I would, as it is I am giving it my highest rating ofStars.



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What a wonderful and lovely book! I absolutely loved this and wasn't even sure when I requested it that I would have

time to read it.
I made the time and I'm so glad that I did, This novel is not to be missed!!!! I expected a whimsical, fun adventure but was disappointed, I wasnt drawn into the story and didnt care about Walter, And the inventions were almost nonexistent at least through chapter, which is where I finally called it,

I felt this book was trying too hard to be a Pratchett, Gaiman, Dahl, or even a Lemony Snicket story with quirky amp imaginative places and characters.
But here the quirkiness was just thrown in without fleshing out the characters and places, And the flashback chapters labeled as/disrupted the flow of the story, I get what she was trying to do but it just didnt work for me,

Overall, I found the story disjointed and the tone more melancholy than whimsical,

DFNd at chapter
"There was only one HOF she knew of: Horace Odwald Flasterborn, Somehow Walter had found the letter, And if Hadorah knew Flasterborn, she knew exactly what it said, "

This is a review of an ARC provided by NetGalley it will be available April,,

I loved the feel of the story, It was as if Neil Gaiman's Coraline, Tim Burtons Alice in Wonderland, Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate events, AND Roald Dahl's whimsy was weaved together to form a fresh adventure.
 If you are a fan of any of those listed above, you will find The Remarkable Inventions of Walter Mortinson to be an excellent read.


The Remarkable Invention of Walter Mortinson is a childrens fiction piece, but probably fits better as middlegrade read.
It has layers of whimsy, darkness, and strange inventions one can't help but love, From wannabe fish people to strange miner folk there is something that will stick out to every reader, If you are looking for an adventure that will pull you in, look no further than The Remarkable Inventions of Walter Mortinson.


Walter Mortinson isgoing on,  He and his mother live a house where his mother, Hadorah, runs the family mortuary business, Because of the family business, the mysterious death of his father, and his overall demeanor and excitement with inventing Walter does not fit in well at school.
 Walter has one dream, to be an inventor like his father,  After an argument with his mother, he finds a particular letter, With that in hand, Walter hits the road in his mothers hearse with his oneeyed friend, Cordelia, to chase his dream.


The feel of the story and the cover alone were enough for me to enjoy this read a lot, but there are two things I did not like.
 Did this ruin the story for me No, but they lingered on my mind throughout the book, Will a younger reader notice or care Probably not,

The perspective and time shifting are my biggest complaints about the book, You read a chapter focused on Walter, then one his parents/mother in the present or the past, then back to Walter.
While his parents' story added detail to the plot, I was not interested in what they had done, I would have liked to learn their story from the characters Walter met, SO Walter and I could learn about his family together, it would have added depth to the plot and a fun puzzle to ponder as you read.
Instead, I always knew a tad bit more than Walter which spoiled the fun for me,
Shock factor over depth, Yes, I know this is a childrens book/middlegrade read, BUT I do not think that is any reason for the characters and places to be lacking in development.
The places Walter and Cordelia visit are exciting and whimsical but missing a bit of explanation, Beyond the wow factor of the setting, I felt myself wanting morewhy is this place like this Why are the characters behaving in this way I would have liked more depth/characterization/explanation.
There is closure in the end that ties everything togetherfor better or for worse,
Beyond my nitpicking, there is something special about The Remarkable Inventions of Walter Mortinson, The imagery alone makes it worth reading, Younger readers will enjoy this read, and older/more experienced readers will find familiar flavors that will make it an enjoyable read.
I will be ordering a physical copy of this book to add to my library,   I recommend The Remarkable Invention of Walter Mortinson to any reader but more so to the fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket's The Series of Unfortunate Events.
 

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