Join Molly’s
extraordinary
adventures
in the world of
Far Flung Falls…

It’s 1983, and strange things are happening in a small Ohio town…

“A madcap adventure that won’t quit—and a heroine who finds more gumption, courage, and allies than she ever knew she had. Readers will be cheering her on from start to finish!”
— NYT Bestselling Author Margaret Peterson Haddix

“Slangerup delivers a STEM-themed romp bursting with hand-built tech and 1980s nostalgia… A riotous adventure that’s well calibrated to the audience’s sensibilities.”
— Publisher’s Weekly

“Top 10 Best Sci-Fi New Releases in 2022”
— Book Riot

“An absolute blast of a page-turner, jam-packed with laugh-out-loud-humor, a boatload of heart, and more action than you might believe can fit into a single book.”
— Jarrett Lerner, Award-Winning Author of EngiNerds

“A delightful adventure with a nostalgic twist.”
— Kirkus Reviews

Discover the new middle-grade adventure series that people have trouble putting down.
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About the Author

Erik Jon Slangerup grew up in a magical time, before cell phones or the internet. It was called the 80s. He spent most of it roaming outdoors unsupervised, which inspired him to write tales of adventure. Molly and the Machine is Book #1 of Far Flung Falls, the new middle-grade 80s adventure series from Simon & Schuster. The sequel is Molly and the Mutants.

Erik has also written several picture books, including the award-winning Dirt Boy, and co-created StorySnacker, the Webby-nominated read-aloud app ranked “Top 5 Apps in the World for Family and Kids.” Erik is the father of six, which has been his biggest adventure yet. He lives in Columbus, Ohio.

Literary Agent: Elizabeth Rudnick at the Gillian MacKenzie Agency. Film Agent: Debbie Deuble Hill

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