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The Gollywhopper Games
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008 · Est. 6.5 hour read
The Gollywhopper Games
By Jody Feldman, Victoria Jamieson (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Gollywhopper Games, 2 series
A fierce competition tests Gil's skills and resolve in a high-stakes game of puzzles and challenges.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 4,177 ratings
336 pages· 45,900 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Gil Goodson's future hinges on winning the Gollywhopper Games, a thrilling contest at the Golly Toy and Game Company. With his family's happiness on the line, Gil faces brainteasers, obstacle courses, and televised challenges. As he navigates new friendships and rivalries, every decision could lead to victory or defeat. Can Gil outsmart his competitors and secure a fresh start for his family? Dive into a world of puzzles and excitement where every move counts.
From the publisher
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!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- Words
- 45,900
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 590L
The series
The Gollywhopper Games, 2 series
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.9
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 6
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 121613
Publication
- Published
- December 23, 2013
- First published
- March 1, 2008
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780061214523
- LCCN
- 2007021358
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