All That Goes Up

By Kirby Brooks

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

When a young inventor's experiment gone wrong sends his father to stick to the ceiling and the family dog floats out the window, the family must band together to solve a gravity-defying problem.

Genres

Literature Science-Fiction & Fantasy Fiction

Released

2010-06-10

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Summary

"All That Goes Up" by Kirby Brooks is a science fiction story from the 1950s that explores what happens when a young inventor's experiment turns his family's life upside down. The story centers on Ralph Wilson, who gets stuck to his ceiling because of his son Jim’s new anti-gravity device. When their dog floats away, the family has to figure out how the invention works to get Ralph down and save Duchess, showcasing a blend of comedy with scientific adventure. With help from Jim's professor, the family confronts the odd situation together demonstrating that even during strange times, family can come together. The story combines science fiction and family comedy, showing the challenges and fun of new ideas and the importance of family.