DEBUT BOOK

A Very Strange Reversal of Scales

The Biggest Adventures Can Start Very Small

Ages 8-11  |  Early Middle Grade Chapter Book  |  Release Date: January 15, 2026 

Publisher: Creekline House
Publication Date: January 15, 2026
ISBN (Paperback): 979-8-9938119-0-1 ISBN (EPUB): 979-8-9938119-1-8
ASIN (Kindle): B0G3TM8T1P
Reading Age: 8–11 years
Price: $3.99 eBook | $9.49 Paperback Pages: 96
Trim Size: 5.5" × 8.25"

In this backyard odyssey full of lizard lore, secret codes, brave ideas, and one unforgettable ride across the koi pond, nine-year-old Larry Strange and his eleven-year-old brother Frankie are shrunken to lizard size—and discover that courage, curiosity, and heart can make even the tiniest life feel huge.

Blending science, humor, and family warmth, A Very Strange Reversal of Scales celebrates the power of paying attention to the world around you—and reminds readers that even the smallest moments can lead to big discoveries.

Teacher Resources

Book cover titled 'A Very Strange Reversal of Scales' by Shelley Powers. It features a young boy with glasses holding a mysterious acorn with a large green reptile's arms and head behind him, resting on his shoulders.
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