Never Say Genius
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012 · Est. 5.5 hour read

Never Say Genius

Written by Dan Gutman

Book #2 in the The Genius Files series

Twins on a wild road trip face bizarre dangers and a relentless villain.

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304 pages· 49,016 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Twelve-year-old twins Coke and Pepsi McDonald embark on a perilous road trip across the Midwest, pursued by the sinister Archie Clone. From boiling French fries to roller coaster kidnappings, their journey is filled with unexpected dangers and quirky tourist spots like the National Mustard Museum. Will they outsmart their pursuer and survive the most dangerous adventure of their lives? Discover the thrilling twists and laugh-out-loud moments in this unique blend of geography and fun.

From the publisher

The most exciting road trip in history continues! In this second book in the thrilling, New York Times bestselling adventure series, twelve-year-old twins Coke and Pepsi McDonald see the Midwest like you’ve never seen it before.They never asked to be geniuses. They never asked to get lowered into a basket of boiling French fries, either. And they certainly never asked to be frozen in soft-serve ice cream, stampeded in a wild stadium riot, or kidnapped on a high-speed roller coaster. But that’s what happens when a red-haired villain named Archie Clone is chasing you across America. This just might be the most dangerous road trip in history–and the most awesome!With Dan Gutman’s laugh-out-loud humor and featuring photos and weird-but-true American tourist destinations like the National Mustard Museum, The Genius Files is a one-of-a-kind mix of geography and fun. Don’t miss the next action-packed book, The Genius Files #3: You Only Die Twice!

At a glance
Format
Pages
304
Words
49,016
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
Books about siblingsBooks about twinsBooks about familyBooks about family lifeBooks about adventure and adventurers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~Q
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
150768
Publication
Published
December 26, 2012
First published
January 24, 2012
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780061827693

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