"In this propulsive new thriller, a dream summer in Italy turns into a harrowing ordeal for an American exchange student.
Tess Alessandro is living a dream: she was selected for an incredible exchange program in Rome, where she's spending the summer taking in the beautiful sights and sounds and tastes of Italy. Her Italian counterpart, Sofia, is staying with Tess's family while she's away. Sure, her host parents barely speak English, but they seem cool enough.
Until that morning when Tess's hosts make her join their video chat. Sofia is standing over Tess's sleeping parents, and she's brandishing a knife. 'Do everything we say, or they will die.' Tess is suddenly forced to complete a series of crimes without her passport, cash, credit cards, or privacy. Somehow, she must find a way to uncover their shocking plan and outwit these criminals before she―and her family―end up dead."
"Some people are born winners.
Not Cameron. His older brother, Spencer, is the one who always wins. Cameron is the loser.
So what is Cameron even doing in the second Gollywhopper Games? Solving puzzles, that’s what.
Doing stunts. Racing against the clock. But it’s not as if he has a real chance. Not like Spencer. Not
like the 999,999 other kids competing—on national TV inside a giant toy factory!—for one million
dollars. Plus instant fame. Plus bragging rights for eternity.
Cameron won’t be the winner. He knows that for sure. But there are a few things Cameron doesn’t
know. …
For fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Mysterious Benedict Society, here are brainscrambling puzzles, nonstop action, and surprises around every corner!"
"Everyone loves the Gollywhopper Games!
Everyone except Zane. What Zane cares about is football. He dreams of heading straight for
the NFL … until he gets his second concussion. Now his parents say no football for a year.
Then along come the Games—a chance to solve puzzles and riddles, win a million dollars, and
show up on TV. Zane will need speed, smarts, and strategy. He’ll face tougher rivals than he
ever did on a football field. Does he still have what it takes to win when he’s playing a whole
new game?
Are you ready for action that never quits and surprises and brainteasers at every turn? Then let
the Games begin"
"Jody Feldman's popular, award-winning novel about a group of kids playing the Gollywhopper Games—the fiercest toy company competition in the country—will appeal to fans of The Amazing Race and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
Gil Goodson has been studying, training, and preparing for months to compete in the Gollywhopper Games. Everything is at stake. Once Gil makes it through the tricky preliminary rounds and meets his teammates in the fantastical Golly Toy and Game Company, the competition gets tougher. Brainteasers, obstacle courses, mazes, and increasingly difficult puzzles and decisions—not to mention temptations, dilemmas, and new friends (and enemies)—are all that separate Gil from ultimate victory. An interactive and inventive page-turner perfect for young readers who love to solve puzzles!"
