The Glitch in Sleep

Written by John Hulme

Narrated by Oliver Wyman

The world as you know it was created and is still maintained by The Seems. From the Department of Weather to the Department of Emotions, the Seems ensure our world is just as we like it. Occasionally, something in one of these departments will break down, and a Fixer is sent in to repair it before there is damage to our world. Becker Drane may seem like your average 7th grader, but he's actually one of 37 Fixers in the entire world, and is just about to embark on his first mission. Will Becker fix the Glitch in Sleep and become the hero of the Seems, or will his first assignment be his last?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Release date: Nov 1, 2007
• ISBN: 9780545047890

John Hulme

John Hulme is a retired Professor, now living and writing in Florida. He was educated in England - a long time ago - and arrived on the shores of New York carrying a single suitcase and lots of ideas. He has written several hardcover science books and was an early user of the fledgling internet as a teaching tool. Before retirement he wrote a set of fictional science stories about Gregor Mendel - the person who discovered genetics, which he is now converting into ebooks. Since retirement he has started on a long-cherished writing project of historical fiction - which you may be seeing soon.

Reviews for The Glitch in Sleep

[violetbramble · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Twelve year old Becker Drane of Highland Park, NJ works as a fixer for the Seems. The Seems is the world behind our world where they build the world from scratch every day and keep things running. They are in charge of everything: the weather, sleep, dreams and nightmares, nature, energy and time. When a Glitch makes it's way into the sleep chamber the entire world suffers from insomnia. Since no one is sleeping, dreams can't be delivered. Actions that people would have taken the next day based on their dreams won't happen and important events that were scheduled will therefore not occur. It's up to Becker to save sleep.I thought this book was fun, esp the word games and puns. I found the main character almost as precocious as Flavia de Luce ( At age 9 he hangs out at coffee bars, drinking hot chocolate, chatting with baristas and discussing music with Jazz cats) but more likable.

[wordbrooklyn · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

really original premise for a middle reader sci-fi book. liked it a lot.

[frazrat · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book was great. It is inventive, unique and creative. I can't wait to read the next installment. I loved how everything we take for granted is divided up into departments and run by others behind the scenes. It gives you something to think about. Great for a discussion group or writing prompt.

[vplkids · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The world isn't really what it seems to be. The seems create and keep world running. However what happens when a disaster occurs in the Department of Sleep.