Michael Reisman

A little disjointed. You think it's moving linearly but it's jumping around in ways that aren't always clear.

What a charming book! Clever and funny and with a voice that makes me wonder what the 6th Hitchhiker's Guide book might have been like if it had been written by Michael Reisman. I look forward to reading Simon's next adventure!

Simon, Owen and Alyson acquire magical powers related to science and how the universe works (Simon can control gravity, Owen velocity and Alyson harnesses electricity). Their new abilities and resulting disasters attract the attention of the Union, a group of members who make sure the universe runs smoothly. A page out of the HP canon but with an edge of sarcastic (and sometimes corny) humor.

Fast paced with snappy dialogue. Tongue in cheek.
Middle school characters. Lots of curriculum here, physics.