Leo Novikov is just goofing around with his video game controller when suddenly a miniature version of himself appears in his bedroom. The six-inch Leo suggests H. G. Wells's Time Machine and the girl with him rambles about a strange contraption belonging to Nikola Tesla. Before normal-sized Leo can figure out the encounter, they're gone.
The strange vision has Leo questioning his sanity, but when he meets Jaya Rao at the New York Circulating Material Repository she believes his strange and impossible story. Leo is plunged into a world of impossible things, none as amazing as a full-sized version of H. G. Wells's time machine.
Soon enough the strange and impossible produce an evil scientist intent on destroying New York City if he doesn't get what he wants. Leo and Jaya travel through time and space to save the world as they know it. Throughout their adventures Leo becomes more confident in his place within the world, and his ability to affect change on his role in the world.
Leo and his fascination with science drives the plot and is relatable to readers who enjoy science fiction. Written at a fourth grade level, The Wells Bequest is enjoyable for readers of all ages.
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