Samantha Spinner and the Boy in the Ball

Written by Russell Ginns

Book #3 in the Samantha Spinner series

Samantha's quest for answers is interrupted when her brother vanishes, leaving a mysterious yarn trail.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 66 ratings

336 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Samantha Spinner finally finds her elusive uncle, ready to uncover secrets about mysterious travel methods and strange phenomena. But when her brother Nipper disappears, leaving behind a puzzling yarn trail, Samantha's quest takes a detour. Can she solve the mystery of his disappearance while unraveling the secrets of the RAIN and SUN? With hidden messages and unexpected twists, Samantha's adventure is just beginning. Will she find Nipper and the answers she seeks, or will the mysteries deepen? Dive into a world of puzzles and surprises in this thrilling journey.

From the publisher

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

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