SYNOPSIS

Pete, an intrepid mouse, is determined to retrieve a mysterious piece of treasure transported by his ancestor on a ship which sank somewhere in the Atlantic many years ago. With the help of The Professor (also a mouse), Pete builds a fully functional submarine which the two mice smuggle onto a transatlantic cargo ship, and drop at the location where they believe that old ship sank. Their calculations perfect, they not only find the lost ship but also discover the treasure – a diary where Pete’s ancestor kept his ingenious inventor’s designs. Among the designs were schematics of the very first lightbulb which miraculously made their way out of the sinking ship and in the hands of none other than Thomas A. Edison…!

(3rd in a 4-book series)

PERFECT AGE 7 – 10

THEMES

• Sometimes, working together is better than solo
• Inventions fail and fail again before they succeed
• Even the greatest inventors can get help from small helpers

We love

• Can’t say enough about the art in this book series; the drawings are so intricate and mesmerizing I’ve considered framing them
• Beautiful storytelling and an engaging tale that makes science both accessible and fun
• Pete is so intelligent and committed to succeed you will root for his success every step of the way
• Each of the books in this series makes for a fantastic, memorable gift – or you should always keep on your shelves and enjoy often 

CONVERSATION STARTERS

• What made Pete want to look for his ancestor? What did he think was hidden in the treasure?
• Why did Pete and the Professor decide to make the submarine in the shape of a fish?
• How do you think Pete and the Professor were able to get back onto the cargo ship with the retrieved treasure?
• Let’s learn more about Thomas Edison and his many inventions!