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J. Scott Savage is the author of the Farworld middle grade fantasy series and the Case File 13 middle grade monster series. He has been writing and publishing books for over ten years. He has visited over 400 elementary schools, dozens of writers conferences, and taught many writing classes. He has four children and lives with his wife Jennifer and their Border Collie, Pepper, in a windy valley of the Rocky Mountains.
Starts with a bang...an ingenious steampunk world...Trenton will be a firm friend to any readers who long to use their talents to make their world better. -- Publishers Weekly, Starred review First in a series and includes likable characters, themes of friendship and self-discovery, and enough mechanical parts to thrill the nerdiest science readers...Readers who like their dystopias flavored with steam engines will like what they find. -- Booklist (8/1/2015 12:00:00 AM) Savage does a masterful job of weaving the believable and unique society for this coming of age story. The post-apocalyptic, totalitarian society provides the perfect backdrop for Trenton's journey from child to young adult...The political commentary the story is laced with...provides a welcome added substance to the story which makes it appealing for older readers as well. -- Compass Book Ratings (8/1/2015 12:00:00 AM) An amazing adventure that will grab hold of you and never let go. With each surprising turn, the story builds a powerful story of courage, adventure, and friendship. --Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author Compass Book Ratings (5/18/2015 12:00:00 AM) With fascinating and relatable characters, amazing mysteries, and incredible amounts of conflict, Fires of Invention is well-written and chock full of action. Kids are going to go crazy for this book! --Peggy Eddleman, best-selling author of Sky Jumpers series Compass Book Ratings (5/18/2015 12:00:00 AM)
