Michael Reisman

I'm a novelist - my first book, a YA novel, was published by Dutton/ Penguin and Walden Media on February 14, 2008. SIMON BLOOM, THE GRAVITY KEEPER is the story of a boy who finds a book that lets him control the laws of physics. His friends and he have a great time playing with them until other people with science-controlling powers of their own come to steal the book...and these people aren't very nice. The sequel, SIMON BLOOM: THE OCTOPUS EFFECT, is coming out in June 2009. Plus, SIMON BLOOM has been optioned by Universal Pictures, with Gary Ross - the writer/ director of SEABISCUIT and PLEASANTVILLE - producing. Here are excerpts from some reviews (you can read the whole reviews at my website - www.michaelreisman.com): ************************************************************ ** REVIEW: Kirkus Reviews, 1/15/08 ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- "Tweens who enjoyed Lemony Snicket will be equally amused by this lightweight but swift and funny read..." ************************************************************ ** MORE GOOD NEWS: SIMON BLOOM, THE GRAVITY KEEPER has made the Book Sense Spring 2008 Children's Picks List!!! ************************************************************ ** STARRED REVIEW: Publisher's Weekly, 2/4/08 ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------- "Reisman's fast-paced, cinematic first novel, already optioned by Universal Studios, transcends its Spiderwickian premise to move in a different direction: it makes scientific concepts interesting and accessible." ************************************************************ ** REVIEW: BOOKLIST, 3/2/08 ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------- "This is great, escapist fare for those smart middle-grade readers who are fascinated by science, magic, and adventure. — Diana Tixier Herald" ************************************************************ * REVIEW: SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, 4/08 ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------- "Part “Harry Potter,” part The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, with a hint of “Goosebumps” thrown in for good measure"