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Samantha Spinner and the Boy in the Ball

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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Jan 12, 2021 | ISBN 9781984849229 | Middle Grade (8-12) *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

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Jan 21, 2020 | 361 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Samantha Spinner and the Boy in the Ball

    Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the third 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.

    At last! Samantha Spinner tracked down her uncle! Now it’s her big chance to learn everything. And now that he’s safe and sound, it’s time to get some answers.

    There are so many questions to ask–it’s almost impossible to know where to start. Where did the RAIN come from? And what about the SUN? Who made the umbrella and all the incredible ways to travel? What did Uncle Paul mean when he told her to watch out for the…

    Wait a minute. Nipper’s missing. Where did he go? What’s that strange trail of yarn? Can’t a girl take her eyes off her super-annoying little brother for ten minutes?

    (If you’ve been paying attention, then you know that the answer to that last question is “No! Of course not!”)

    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 Boy in the Ball

    Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the third 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.

    At last! Samantha Spinner tracked down her uncle! Now it’s her big chance to learn everything. And now that he’s safe and sound, it’s time to get some answers.

    There are so many questions to ask–it’s almost impossible to know where to start. Where did the RAIN come from? And what about the SUN? Who made the umbrella and all the incredible ways to travel? What did Uncle Paul mean when he told her to watch out for the…

    Wait a minute. Nipper’s missing. Where did he go? What’s that strange trail of yarn? Can’t a girl take her eyes off her super-annoying little brother for ten minutes?

    (If you’ve been paying attention, then you know that the answer to that last question is “No! Of course not!”)

    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 Boy in the Ball

    Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the third 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.

    At last! Samantha Spinner tracked down her uncle! Now it’s her big chance to learn everything. And now that he’s safe and sound, it’s time to get some answers.

    There are so many questions to ask–it’s almost impossible to know where to start. Where did the RAIN come from? And what about the SUN? Who made the umbrella and all the incredible ways to travel? What did Uncle Paul mean when he told her to watch out for the…

    Wait a minute. Nipper’s missing. Where did he go? What’s that strange trail of yarn? Can’t a girl take her eyes off her super-annoying little brother for ten minutes?

    (If you’ve been paying attention, then you know that the answer to that last question is “No! Of course not!”)

    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 Boy in the Ball

    Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the third 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.

    At last! Samantha Spinner tracked down her uncle! Now it’s her big chance to learn everything. And now that he’s safe and sound, it’s time to get some answers.

    There are so many questions to ask–it’s almost impossible to know where to start. Where did the RAIN come from? And what about the SUN? Who made the umbrella and all the incredible ways to travel? What did Uncle Paul mean when he told her to watch out for the…

    Wait a minute. Nipper’s missing. Where did he go? What’s that strange trail of yarn? Can’t a girl take her eyes off her super-annoying little brother for ten minutes?

    (If you’ve been paying attention, then you know that the answer to that last question is “No! Of course not!”)

    *Includes the author’s original theme music and exclusive audio puzzles created and narrated by the author

    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

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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 Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Jan 12, 2021 | 336 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984849229

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Jan 21, 2020 | 336 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984849199

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Jan 21, 2020 | 336 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984849212

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

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jan 21, 2020 | 361 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593155554

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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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