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Release Date: Jun 23 2009 | Series: Simon Bloom

Simon Bloom and his friends, Owen and Alysha, aren’t ordinary seventh-graders. Ever since Simon became Keeper of the Teacher’s Edition of Physics and led his friends in defeating deadly Sirabetta, they’ve been having fun playing with the laws of physics and hanging out with their all-seeing Narrator. That is, until Sirabetta escapes and sets out for revenge.

Now Simon and his friends must follow her to the Order of Biology’s realm, a vast undersea dome filled with harsh terrain and fierce beasts. Simon and company will get help from old friends and new, plus some wild abilities from the Book of Biology, but that might not be enough against Sirabetta and her ruthless army. Science and magic will blend and bend–with the universe at stake–as Simon struggles to master the Octopus Effect in this laugh-filled, action-packed, and dynamically narrated sequel to Simon Bloom, the Gravity Keeper.

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Now Simon and his friends must follow her to the Order of Biology’s realm, a vast undersea dome filled with harsh terrain and fierce beasts. Simon and company will get help from old friends and new, plus some wild abilities from the Book of Biology, but that might not be enough against Sirabetta and her ruthless army. Science and magic will blend and bend–with the universe at stake–as Simon struggles to master the Octopus Effect in this laugh-filled, action-packed, and dynamically narrated sequel to Simon Bloom, the Gravity Keeper.

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Publisher: Listening Library (Audio); Unabridged edition (Jun 23 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0739382381
ISBN-13: 978-0739382387
Product Dimensions: 13 x 2.9 x 15.1 cm
Shipping Weight: 249 g

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,102,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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About the Author

Michael Reisman was born and raised in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, where he spent a lot of time daydreaming in nearby woods. He can juggle and can use chopsticks with either hand, but he cannot control the universe (not for lack of trying). He’s got a black belt in napping; he loves pizza, chocolate, and NY egg rolls; and he enjoys writing about himself in the third person. His many jobs have included making smoothies, washing tents, and working in the movie/TV industry, but he’s happiest sitting in cafés and thinking up strange stories. Look for Simon Bloom, the Gravity Keeper also available on audio from Listening Library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simon Bloom The Octopus Effect Sep 7 2010

By triberk

Format:Hardcover

The Simon Bloom series is amazing. My son is a reluctant reader, but couldnt put down this book or the first one in the series - The Gravity Keeper. I highly recommend these books! They have a little bit of everything, humor, excitment and science. I am sure if you get these books you will enjoy them as much as our family has!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too Jan 13 2010

By TeensReadToo

Format:Hardcover

Simon Bloom and his friends have a cool job. They are part of the Physics Guild, for which Simon is the co-keeper of the Teacher's Edition of the Book of Physics. They have the ability to use formulas to control the different laws of physics and get to use them to save the world or just have a fun day in the park.

Things take a turn for the worst, however, when the Order of Sciences decide that there can only be one Keeper of the Physics Guild. To make matters worse, Sirabetta, the tattooed, formula-wielding villain from the first book, SIMON BLOOM: THE GRAVITY KEEPER, has escaped to Biology World and is bent on taking over the world again!

Will Simon be able to save the world from Sirabetta? Will he remain the keeper of the Physics Guild?

This book is fast-paced, entertaining, and fun to read. The characters are well-developed, the plot is unique, and the humor throughout the book is well worth the read. Lovers of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure will enjoy reading this series.

Reviewed by: Kira M

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4.0 out of 5 stars Bloom continues to blossom April 26 2010

By Sarah Heady - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I first got hooked on Simon Bloom through the audiobook. The narrator, I mean Narrator, fit perfectly into the madcap world that is basically a junior American version of Douglas Adams' Universe series. I had a great deal of fun listening as I worked. The second book continues the craziness that is literally "science" fiction. The use of physics, biology, and other branches of science is simply wonderful! After all, who hasn't watched a TV show or movie and debated afterwards about whether or not you could actually do what you saw? (And I have to say, the dodgeball fight in the first book is definitely one I would pay to see onscreen! Let's hope they finally get around to releasing the movie in the near future.) I'm keeping an eye on Simon Bloom because I want to know what happens next!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Sequel July 18 2009

By Sarah R. Wolk - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a fun sequel to the first book, Simon Bloom The Gravity Keeper. The series is great for kids because it goes over various areas of science, including physics and biology. In this book, Reisman also added a glossary of science terms at the end of the book that is a useful reference for children (and me sometimes!). And, the story is really fun, too! Overall, highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing May 15 2013

By graham blair - Published on Amazon.com

My favorite part about the book is the narrator thing. This seiries should be just as populer as Harry Potter. Plus it is very educational.

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