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Taylor Tyng has worked as a designer, animator, film editor, and software CEO. He finds endless joy in writing for middle-grade readers, who are no longer children but not quite adults. He lives in Massachusetts with his family.
"""A madcap tale with oddball characters, intrigue, and new friendships made. Tyng’s prose is appropriately light and action verb–driven. . . .""—The Horn Book ""With plenty of heart and charm, Tyng’s fast-paced debut conjures excitement via a high-octane premise that’s tempered by laugh-out-loud humor and populated by idiosyncratic characters.""—Publishers Weekly ""Tyng surrounds his plucky preteen protagonist with a sturdy and colorful supporting cast, lays out a series of thrilling exploits and dramatic turns as the ten-stage race sails over six continents, and provides both a clever climactic twist and a clear lead-in to sequels at the close. Echoes of Jules Verne and Roald Dahl add even more lift to this soaring debut.""—Booklist ""An engrossing and inventive flight through the skies.""—Kirkus Reviews"
