From the author of the best-selling The Fallacy Detective comes a zany and wonderful story that will appeal to deep thinkers, outlandish imaginations, and all who love to laugh.

After a science experiment in the kitchen goes wrong, Archer and Zowie are surprised to find that the microwave-oven wants to kill them. Over the course of a day, Archer and Zowie encounter outer space, angry babysitters, teleporting microwave ovens, and big penguin aliens. Expect the unexpected.

Perfect as a read-aloud; it has as much for adults as it does for kids. Here's what kids are saying:

"Exciting book to read! It was really unpredictable what was going to happen next." -- C. (age 10)

"I love all the unimaginable and unpredictable things... it just blew my mind!" - Noah (age 13)

"It was great! I love how each character is unique in his or her own way." -- Timothy (age 8)

"The microwave comes to life and is evil. I won't give it away, but this book is fun." -- E. (age 9)

"In this book, I learned that friendship has no bounds and that sometimes even best, best friends can fight and argue." -- E.S. (age 10)

"Have you been working on my sequel, Hans!?" -- S. (age 11 -- She thinks the author is writing books just for her)

What parents are saying:

"Completely delighted my six-year-old son. He asked to begin the story again as soon as it finished."

"I wish... you could hear the giggles of my 5, 7, and 10-year-old as they asked me to reread Zowie's silly questions and misinterpretations of Archer's articulate extrapolations about the meaning of life."

"Since I read this aloud to my kiddo, we were able to discuss the feelings and emotions (and how to deal with them) in greater depth after each chapter."

"This book lends itself to fun voices. I do the "reading," and my kids do all the sound effects."

"My favorite part as an adult listener is all the interesting 'fun facts' that are tied into the story. And they are everywhere! You come away from this book not just entertained but with real information."

"My kids and me are using the book to do a little puppet play."

"My 9-year-old daughter loves this audiobook! We have listened and read it over and over."

"If only all books could inspire that much enthusiasm!!!"

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• Print Length: 198 Pages