{"product_id":"hoax-for-hire-isbn-9780062803818","title":"Hoax for Hire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGoonies \u003c\/em\u003emeets the humor and heart of Gordon Korman in this new adventure full of nonstop action and spot-on humor from the critically acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eFloat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe McNeil family has always been professional hoaxers—tricking bystanders into believing they’re seeing legendary creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the rest of his family, twelve-year-old Grayson hates hoaxing and wants nothing to do with the business—even when the McNeils land a huge job and must pull off four sea monster hoaxes in a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when things go disastrously wrong and Dad and Gramps go missing, Grayson and his brother, Curtis, are the only people who can finish the job and save their family.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR FLOAT: “A fun, funny, and fast-paced summer camp romp full of pranks, plot-twists and goofy superpowers. Emerson’s adventures (and misadventures) teach us that the greatest power of all comes from the friends who push us to overcome our perceived limitations and make the most of every moment.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn David Anderson, author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Simply superb. Martin’s novel feels exactly like summer camp should; the antics of the boys and the friendships they develop will make readers wish they were roasting marshmallows in the woods with their best friends.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With lots of action, great dialogue, and plenty of humor, Martin’s style and tone are reminiscent of Gordon Korman and Dan Gutman.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR FLOAT: “A fun, funny, and fast-paced summer camp romp full of pranks, plot-twists and goofy superpowers. Emerson’s adventures teach us that the greatest power of all comes from the friends who push us to overcome our perceived limitations and make the most of every moment.”   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn David Anderson, author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Martin conjures a sense of wonder and whimsy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THE EDGE OF EXTINCTION SERIES: “Martin’s long-standing fascination with dinosaurs is delightfully evident, and her spunky human characters realistically interact with them. From one adrenaline-charged scene to another, the kids use their ingenuity to escape from or work with the prehistoric creatures. 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An exciting thriller.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (Code Name Flood)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In this clever take on Michael Crichton’s \u003cem\u003eJurassic Park\u003c\/em\u003e, the tale is reimagined on a worldwide scale. The characters are developed, and the postapocalyptic world is well imagined and replete with detail. The plot moves forward briskly, with a few good twists, and the ending sets up neatly for a sequel. Nonstop action, marauding dinosaurs, and kids on the run: What’s not to like? This is a great buy for the sci-fi adventure-loving crowd.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (The Ark Plan)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In this clever take on Michael Crichton’s \u003cem\u003eJurassic Park\u003c\/em\u003e, the tale is reimagined on a worldwide scale. Nonstop action, marauding dinosaurs, and kids on the run: What’s not to like? 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