"The Grand Genius Summer of Henry Hoobler" follows the adventures of a 12-year-old boy named Henry Hoobler, who feels like an outsider in his small town. During an unforgettable summer, he discovers a hidden talent for inventing, which leads him to create a series of mind-bending gizmos. As he navigates friendships, rivalries, and the pressures of fitting in, Henry's inventions become a way for him to express his creativity and individuality. With the support of his quirky family and newfound friends, he learns to embrace his uniqueness and confront the challenges of growing up, ultimately discovering his own genius. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book was published in 2019 by Bolinda Publishing .

Lisa Shanahan trained as an actor at Theatre Nepean, University of Western Sydney. Whilst studying, she taught drama and wrote plays for children. After completing her degree she undertook a Writing for Children course with Libby Gleeson where she discovered a great passion for writing stories for children. Her books include "Sweetie May, Sweetie May Overboard!, What Rot!, Bear and Chook" and two picture books with Allen + Unwin: "Gordon's Got a Snookie" and "The Postman's Dog," both illustrated by Wayne Harris.