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Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs

By Russell Ginns

By Russell Ginns

By Russell Ginns

By Russell Ginns

By Russell Ginns

By Russell Ginns

By Russell Ginns
Read by Kathleen McInerney and Grover Gardner

By Russell Ginns
Read by Kathleen McInerney and Grover Gardner

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Paperback $9.99

Dec 10, 2019 | ISBN 9781524720070 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Hardcover $16.99

Mar 12, 2019 | ISBN 9781524720049 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $6.99

Mar 12, 2019 | ISBN 9781524720063 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $23.00

Mar 12, 2019 | 501 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs

    Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the second book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and classics like Holes.

    When Samantha Spinner’s uncle Paul disappeared, he left amazing presents for her sister and brother. Samantha got . . . a rusty old umbrella.

    Wow! So unfair, Uncle Paul.

    Well, it seemed unfair–until Samantha discovered that the old umbrella holds the plans for super-secret travel. It’s the ticket to danger and adventure beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.

    But Uncle Paul is still missing. And Samantha just received a new gift from him: a pair of strange purple sunglasses. Are they another powerful present? A clue to his whereabouts? Or just a bad fashion choice? Samantha and Nipper need to figure it out fast, because . . . here comes the SUN!

    Praise for the Samantha Spinner series:
    “A winning mix of fast-paced action, fascinating facts, bathroom humor, and hidden puzzles . . . [that is] sure to please action-loving middle-grade readers.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Wild, wacky, and occasionally gross.” —The Bulletin

    About Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs

    Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the second book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and classics like Holes.

    When Samantha Spinner’s uncle Paul disappeared, he left presents for his nieces and nephew. Samantha’s sister, Buffy, got $2,400,000,000. Her brother, Nipper, got the New York Yankees. Samantha got . . . a rusty old umbrella.

    Wow! So unfair, Uncle Paul.

    Well, it seemed unfair–until Samantha discovered that the old umbrella holds the plans for a super-secret network of transit systems that covers the globe. It’s the ticket to danger and adventure beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.

    But Uncle Paul is still missing. And Samantha just received a new gift from him: a pair of strange purple sunglasses. Are they another powerful present? A clue to his whereabouts? Or just a bad fashion choice? Samantha and Nipper need to figure it out fast, because . . . here comes the SUN!

    Praise for Samantha Spinner and the Super Secret Plans, Book 1 in the Samantha Spinner series:

    “A winning mix of fast-paced action, fascinating facts, bathroom humor, and hidden puzzles . . . [that is] sure to please action-loving middle-grade readers.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Full of adventure and survival . . . [and with] characters [who] are likable, realistic, and well rounded . . . [Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans is] great for [readers of] series like The 39 Clues.” —School Library Journal

    About Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs

    Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the second book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and classics like Holes.

    When Samantha Spinner’s uncle Paul disappeared, he left presents for his nieces and nephew. Samantha’s sister, Buffy, got $2,400,000,000. Her brother, Nipper, got the New York Yankees. Samantha got . . . a rusty old umbrella.

    Wow! So unfair, Uncle Paul.

    Well, it seemed unfair–until Samantha discovered that the old umbrella holds the plans for a super-secret network of transit systems that covers the globe. It’s the ticket to danger and adventure beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.

    But Uncle Paul is still missing. And Samantha just received a new gift from him: a pair of strange purple sunglasses. Are they another powerful present? A clue to his whereabouts? Or just a bad fashion choice? Samantha and Nipper need to figure it out fast, because . . . here comes the SUN!

    Praise for Samantha Spinner and the Super Secret Plans, Book 1 in the Samantha Spinner series:

    “A winning mix of fast-paced action, fascinating facts, bathroom humor, and hidden puzzles . . . [that is] sure to please action-loving middle-grade readers.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Full of adventure and survival . . . [and with] characters [who] are likable, realistic, and well rounded . . . [Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans is] great for [readers of] series like The 39 Clues.” —School Library Journal

    About Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs

    Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the second book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and classics like Holes.

    When Samantha Spinner’s uncle Paul disappeared, he left presents for his nieces and nephew. Samantha’s sister, Buffy, got $2,400,000,000. Her brother, Nipper, got the New York Yankees. Samantha got . . . a rusty old umbrella.

    Wow! So unfair, Uncle Paul.

    Well, it seemed unfair–until Samantha discovered that the old umbrella holds the plans for a super-secret network of transit systems that covers the globe. It’s the ticket to danger and adventure beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.

    But Uncle Paul is still missing. And Samantha just received a new gift from him: a pair of strange purple sunglasses. Are they another powerful present? A clue to his whereabouts? Or just a bad fashion choice? Samantha and Nipper need to figure it out fast, because . . . here comes the SUN!

    Praise for Samantha Spinner and the Super Secret Plans, Book 1 in the Samantha Spinner series:

    “A winning mix of fast-paced action, fascinating facts, bathroom humor, and hidden puzzles . . . [that is] sure to please action-loving middle-grade readers.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Full of adventure and survival . . . [and with] characters [who] are likable, realistic, and well rounded . . . [Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans is] great for [readers of] series like The 39 Clues.” —School Library Journal

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    About Russell Ginns

    Russell Ginns is a writer and game designer who specializes in puzzles, songs, and smart fun. He has worked on projects for a wide variety of organizations, corporations, and publications, including Sesame Workshop, Girl Scouts of America, Nintendo, and Scientific… More about Russell Ginns

    About Russell Ginns

    Russell Ginns is a writer and game designer who specializes in puzzles, songs, and smart fun. He has worked on projects for a wide variety of organizations, corporations, and publications, including Sesame Workshop, Girl Scouts of America, Nintendo, and Scientific… More about Russell Ginns

    About Russell Ginns

    Russell Ginns is a writer and game designer who specializes in puzzles, songs, and smart fun. He has worked on projects for a wide variety of organizations, corporations, and publications, including Sesame Workshop, Girl Scouts of America, Nintendo, and Scientific… More about Russell Ginns

    About Russell Ginns

    Russell Ginns is a writer and game designer who specializes in puzzles, songs, and smart fun. He has worked on projects for a wide variety of organizations, corporations, and publications, including Sesame Workshop, Girl Scouts of America, Nintendo, and Scientific… More about Russell Ginns

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Yearling
    Dec 10, 2019 | 432 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781524720070

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Mar 12, 2019 | 416 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781524720049

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Mar 12, 2019 | 416 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781524720063

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $23.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Mar 12, 2019 | 501 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984832856

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    Praise

    Praise for the Samantha Spinner Series:

    “A winning mix of fast-paced action, fascinating facts, bathroom humor, and hidden puzzles.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Wild, wacky, and occasionally gross.” —The Bulletin

    “Clever, smart, and sometimes a bit silly, this fun mystery . . . includes a few extra secrets for the especially inquisitive mind.” —Shelf Awareness

    “Full of adventure and survival, [Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans is] great for [readers of] series like The 39 Clues.” —School Library Journal
    “Appealing fare for kids who enjoy zany adventure tales with side helpings of historical/geographical trivia and wacky humor.” —Booklist

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