Recommended Reads — Youth

Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans

Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs

Samantha Spinner and the Boy in the Ball

Samantha Spinner and the Perplexing Pants

by Russell Ginns

Favorite quote:

Samantha Spinner’s uncle Paul disappeared and here’s what he left: 

• Samantha’s sister got a check for $2,400,000,000. 

• Samantha’s brother got the New York Yankees. 

• Samantha got a rusty red umbrella with a tag hanging off its worn handle.  The tag says “Watch out for the RAIN.” 

Thanks a lot, Uncle Paul. 

What did you find intriguing about this book?

Do you like cracking codes? What about finding and solving hidden puzzles?  How do you feel about bathroom humor?  Follow Samantha and her brother Nipper as they travel the world searching for their Uncle Paul and avoiding the RAIN and the SUN and even the CLOUD. 

This is great pick for kids who like to laugh and learn as they solve mysteries.