Author Profile
Marilyn Sadler
4 Books
Marilyn Sadler is a beloved children's book author best known for creating the highly popular P.J. Funnybunny series, which began with the classic 'It's Not Easy Being a Bunny.' She is also the creator of the inventive Alistair series, following the adventures of a boy genius. Her engaging and humorous stories have delighted young readers for decades.
Books in "Alistair"
Alistair Grittle is a very clever boy who loves to invent things, and he has built something truly amazing for the upcoming school science competition. He has created a real, working time machine right in his own home!
When Alistair climbs inside to test his brand new invention, he gets whisked away on a wild journey through history. He travels to fascinating places and meets incredible people from the distant past. He even ends up running from some very surprised historical figures.
But there is one enormous problem waiting for him back home. When the science competition finally begins, Alistair cannot seem to prove to the judges that his incredible machine actually works. How can he show them where he has been without taking them on a dangerous trip through time? Get ready for a hilarious, time traveling adventure that proves science can be wildly unpredictable.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Alistair Grittle is a polite and tidy boy who loves science. He is back with a brand new adventure, and this time he is diving deep beneath the waves. When Alistair explores an underwater cave in his very own homemade submarine, he discovers a whole new world.
Down in the murky depths, he meets a cheerful community of friendly frog people who need his help. A scary monster known as the Gooze is causing trouble, and the frog people do not know what to do. Luckily, Alistair is not your average boy. He uses his brain and his usual careful manners to figure out a clever plan.
Can you help Alistair outsmart the slippery Gooze before it ruins the underwater peace forever? Grab your submarine gear and dive into this funny, exciting tale of science and bravery.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
Alistair Grittle is a very organized, highly sensible boy who likes everything to be perfectly normal. But his quiet life turns completely upside down after a totally ordinary trip to the city zoo.
When Alistair heads back to his house, he does not realize he has picked up a gigantic new shadow. A massive, friendly elephant has decided to follow him all the way home! Suddenly, Alistair has to figure out how to hide an enormous wild animal in his ordinary house. How do you feed an elephant? Where does it sleep? And how do you keep it a secret from all the neighbors?
Alistair's perfectly tidy world is about to get very messy, incredibly loud, and surprisingly fun. Get ready for a hilarious, giant sized adventure as this clever boy tries to solve the biggest problem he has ever faced!
6-8 Years
48 Pages
Alistair Grittle is a very responsible boy, especially when it comes to his library books. He always returns them right on time. But his trip to the library takes a wild turn when a spaceship suddenly swoops down from the sky and scoops him up!
Alistair finds himself flying through outer space with a crew of silly, curious aliens. The aliens are fascinated by this boy from Earth and want to show him all the amazing sights in the galaxy. They zoom past glowing planets and sparkling stars, but Alistair is completely stressed out. He is not worried about being lost in space; he is worried about getting a late fee at the library!
Can Alistair convince his new alien friends to turn the spaceship around before his books are officially overdue? Blast off on a hilarious science fiction adventure that proves reading is truly out of this world.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
