The Incredibly Amazing And Magical Flying Chair
About The Book
Noah Gibson comes from a family that has magic in their blood. He is also an overly imaginative seventh grader whose magician father has mysteriously disappeared. The only clue Noah has to his father’s sudden departure is a magical reading chair in the attic. Noah believes the chair has the power to transport the person sitting in it anywhere they wish, but he has trouble convincing his friends and family. When a little white lie told to his teacher and classmates grows into increasingly fantastical stories about his summer vacation, Noah must find out once and for all whether the reading chair is truly magical, or if his imagination has consumed him. If it’s true, then Noah might just have a chance at finding his father and bringing him home safely.
About The Authors
Nancy Machlis Rechtman has had stories published in a number of children’s magazines, most notably several times in Highlights Magazine for Children. She has had several children's plays and musicals both produced and published. Nancy has had numerous stories and poems published in various literary journals and she has also had poetry, essays, and plays published in several anthologies. Nancy worked for years as a tutor for elementary-school-age children focusing on enhancing reading and writing skills.
Bob Shumaker, author of thirteen books, was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and now lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina, with his wife, Sharon. He retired early from his sales and marketing company to focus on one of his lifelong passions: writing. His ‘Schmooney’ character was selected as the prestigious ‘South Carolina State Mascot for Literacy’ and was also named the ‘City Mascot of Simpsonville, South Carolina’. Bob’s books appeal to all age groups.
News, Reviews and Publicity
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“The Incredibly Amazing and Magical Flying Chair,” has just been awarded Honorable Mention in the Middle-Grade book category by the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards! We are both thrilled and grateful for this honor.
"Bob Shumaker and Nancy Machlis Rechtman created an interesting story with a touch of magic and humor and vivid descriptions that give insight into the characters' feelings and backgrounds. That creates a meaningful connection between all the elements of the story, making it captivating. The Incredibly Amazing and Magical Flying Chair is a fun read recommended for young readers who love fantasy." Diana Lopez for Readers' Favorite, five-star review
"Bob Shumaker and Nancy Machlis Rechtman's The Incredibly Amazing and Magical Flying Chair is an engaging and unique read. I found it especially difficult to put it down while reading the last few pages as it is packed with exciting events." - LitPick
“Shumaker and Rechtman bring young readers a thrilling story that is both clever and entertaining. Stories of magic appeal to most young audiences, and this one has extras: it has family, friends, school, and reading-relatable elements that ground the reader and help you believe even more. The interactions between the characters seem natural, the pace is pitch-perfect, the dialogue is fresh, and the brief but satisfying story is pretty irresistible." - Tammy Ruggles for Reader Views, Five-Star review
“The Incredibly Amazing and Magical Flying Chair” was listed as one of the best books that launched this week! November 10th issue of Reedsy Discovery
"At just a little more than 100 pages, it's a quick read. The dialogue pushes the story along, but then, there's never a boring moment, anyway. It also opens up the door to discussions and a little food for thought, which makes it a lovely read for classroom settings as well." Tonja Drecker for Bookworm for Kids