The Top Secret Toys
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010 · Est. 3.5 hour read

The Top Secret Toys

By Tim Kehoe, Guy Francis (Illustrator)

Part of the Vincent Shadow series

A young inventor must save a toy company or let kids down.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 29 ratings
272 pages· 25,737 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Twelve-year-old Vincent Shadow, fresh from winning the Whizzer Toys Invention Contest, embarks on a dream internship with Mr. Whiz. But the pressure mounts as he struggles to create a groundbreaking toy. With Whizzer Toys' future at stake, Vincent faces a daunting challenge: can he invent something extraordinary to save the company and delight children everywhere? As toys and trouble intertwine, Vincent's creativity and determination are put to the ultimate test. Will he rise to the occasion, or will disappointment loom large? Dive into this thrilling sequel where innovation meets adventure.

From the publisher

More toys, more pressure, and more mystery in this exciting sequel to Vincent Shadow: Toy Inventor! After winning the annual Whizzer Toys Invention Contest, twelve-year-old Vincent Shadow can’t wait to start his once-in-a-lifetime internship with the renowned Mr. Whiz. Vincent wants to come up with an idea that will make toy history-but he can’t even think of one that will impress his little sister! In this sequel to Vincent Shadow: Toy Inventor, toys and trouble go hand in hand as Vincent faces the ultimate test: Save Whizzer Toys or disappoint kids everywhere.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
272
Words
25,737
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~530L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
149714
Publication
Published
January 15, 2013
First published
November 2, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316056687

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