The Genius Files #2: Never Say Genius

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!

Today is Coke and Pepsi McDonald's thirteenth birthday. Someone's out to make sure they never make it to thirteen and a half.

Racing across America,
the twins will nearly be
boiled alive
in a huge basket of french fries,
frozen to death
by soft-serve ice cream,
stampeded
in a wild stadium riot,
kidnapped
from a high-speed
roller coaster, and
worst of all
their parents think
they're totally joking!

Will they survive? Will they defeat Archie Clone? Will they be dropped out of a helicopter onto the tip of the Washington Monument? Will they ever say "genius"?

“A quirky look at Americana that will engage curious minds. Those looking for a fun and suspenseful read similar to those from Pseudonymous Bosch will not be disappointed.” - Booklist on The Genius Files: Mission Unstoppable - Booklist

“There is no shortage of humor or action… All in all, Gutman continues to do what he does best: entertain readers.” - PW on The Genius Files: Mission Unstoppable - Publishers Weekly

Kids will appreciate the book for its nonstop action and goofball humor. - School Library Journal