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Car-Jacked

Name: Car-Jacked
ISBN: 9780192733467

By Ali Sparkes

A genius trapped in a stolen car must outsmart danger—and uncover what drives the desperate thief.

thrilling fast-paced clever humorous

Genres

Adventure Mystery Friendship/Family

What is Car-Jacked about?

Jack Mattingly is a teenage genius who can speak Mandarin, translate Latin and solve enormous calculations in his head. But when a car-jacker steals his parents’ car with Jack still inside, his intelligence is put to the ultimate test. Trapped and unnoticed, Jack must work out how to stay safe, understand the desperate thief and find a way to escape. As the car hurtles through the streets, Jack faces a thrilling and dangerous journey where anything could happen.

About the author

Ali Sparkes is a popular British author best known for her exciting adventure stories, including the award-winning 'The Shapeshifter' series. She loves making up thrilling tales full of mystery, magic, and amazing characters. When she's not writing, Ali enjoys exploring the outdoors and finding inspiration in the world around her.

Pages

320 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2015

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