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Rent-a-genius

Name: Rent-a-genius
ISBN: 9780141317649

By Gillian Cross

Sophy’s fifty-pence genius becomes too popular—but can she solve everyone’s problems?

humorous · lighthearted · engaging

Genres

Humour Realistic Fiction

What is Rent-a-genius about?

Sophy, feeling unappreciated by her family, decides to offer her genius to those in need. For fifty pence, she tackles problems ranging from bossy grandmothers to vanishing tomatoes. However, when everyone seeks her help simultaneously, Sophy finds herself overwhelmed by the demand.

About the author

Gillian Cross is a well-loved British author who has written many exciting books for children. She is best known for her gripping series ‘The Demon Headmaster’, where strange things happen at school! Gillian enjoys creating stories full of adventure and mystery that keep readers guessing what will happen next.

Pages

87 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2003

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