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.
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.
Erik is represented by Elizabeth Rudnick at the Gillian MacKenzie Agency.
News & Reviews
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MOLLY AND THE MACHINE Selected Top 10 Best Sci-fi New Releases
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Booklist Review Hails MOLLY AND THE MACHINE as "A Rollercoaster"
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New 80s Sci-fi Compared to Stranger Things on Good Day Columbus
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Author Shares the Story Behind His Story in Q&A on Kidlit 411
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Kirkus Reviews Praises MOLLY AND THE MACHINE as "A Delightful Adventure"
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Exclusive First Look of Cover Reveal for new Middle-Grade Adventure
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Slangerup Shares Secrets with Claire's Day Founder Julie Rubini
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Columbus Children's Author Launches New Book Inspired by Ohio
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Deep Dive on the Creative Process with Podcaster Mark Stinson
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#1 Bestseller Orange Banner Ranking on Amazon for First Week Out
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'Ms. Yingling Reads' MG Blog Calls MOLLY AND THE MACHINE "a solid debut"
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MOLLY AND THE MACHINE Selected in Top 20 Sci-fi List by #MGCarousel
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Slangerup Talks 80s Nostalgia on Podcast Interview with Anna Rae
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City Scene Magazine Interview: How Environment Influences Creative Work
Author Events
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Panel Discussion at 2022 ALA Annual Conference in Washington, DC
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June Book Release Party Highlighted by Columbus Underground
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Slangerup Joins Authors for Panel Discussion at Inaugural "nErD Camp OH"
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Debut Author Panel Discussion at AISL 2022 Virtual Conference
