Welcome to Maplewick, where the air smells of rusted metal…

When eleven-year-old Pete Neat is sent to stay with his infamous inventor uncle, Dr. Lukas Neat, he expects two weeks of misery. Armed only with his late father’s red marble and a promise to protect what’s important, he stumbles into a wild adventure that takes him and his friends across the universe to Planet W.

Planet W Book I: The Secret in the Basement Laboratory is a thrilling, heartfelt journey for readers who love inventive science fiction, quirky humor, and the magic of friendship. Will Pete and his friends find their way back home-or discover a new destiny among the stars?

Author Biography

Joe Isaac Sasson enjoys playing video games, spending time with his family, mixing music, and dreaming up wild stories like Planet W. His favorite food is Thai-though pizza, chile rellenos, and cheese enchiladas de mole all compete for the top spot. (Cold pizza counts too, especially with pineapple and onions.) Joe holds a bachelor’s degree in television and film, as well as a master’s in social work. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Planet W is his first book. Learn more about Joe’s journey writing this book at joeisaacsasson.com Cara Bevan is a self-taught artist from central NC specializing in whimsical realism, fine art and illustrations. She grew up on a rescue farm and nature preserve giving her a deep appreciation for animals and nature. So when she chose to become a professional artist, creatures of all kinds both real and fantasy became her focus. Although she’s been switching back and forth from full-time portrait painter, mixed-media sculptor, and illustrator since 2007, it’s writing and illustrating stories that have captivated her the most. Cara works in traditional and digital drawing and painting mediums, creating a variety of fantastical illustrations for picture books, middle grade and young adult novels. You can see her portfolio of work at www.carabevan.com.

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