Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans facts for kids
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| Author | Russell Ginns |
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| Illustrator | Barbara Fisinger |
| Country | United States |
| Series | Samantha Spinner |
| Publisher | Delacorte Press |
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Publication date
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13 February 2018 |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 978-1-5247-2000-1 |
| OCLC | 990257306 |
| LC Class | PZ7.G438943 Sam 2018 |
| Followed by | Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs |
Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans is an exciting children's mystery novel. It follows an 11-year-old girl named Samantha, who lives in Seattle. Her adventurous Uncle Paul suddenly disappears. He leaves behind some very strange gifts for his nieces and nephew.
Samantha's brother, Nipper, gets the entire New York Yankees baseball team! Her sister, Buffy, receives a huge amount of money: $2.4 billion. But Samantha? She only gets a rusty red umbrella. At first, she thinks it's a joke. Soon, she discovers that the umbrella's lining holds secret maps and diagrams. These show amazing ways to travel all around the world!
This book is the first in the four-part Samantha Spinner series. The books were released by Random House between 2018 and 2021.
Contents
The Mystery Begins
The secret maps inside Samantha's umbrella show hidden passages. Samantha hopes these passages will help her find her missing Uncle Paul. But it's not an easy journey! Dangerous ninjas from the sewers are also after the umbrella. They chase Samantha and her siblings, making their adventure even more thrilling.
Meet the Characters
- Samantha: The main character, an 11-year-old girl who receives the mysterious umbrella. She is brave and curious.
- Nipper: Samantha's brother, who gets the New York Yankees. He often shares interesting facts and educational information during their adventures.
- Buffy: Samantha's sister, who receives a huge sum of money.
- Uncle Paul: The adventurous uncle who disappears, leaving behind the strange gifts and the super-secret plans.
About the Author
The book was written by Russell Ginns. He is a very busy author who has written over 100 books. Russell Ginns has also designed software for video games. His experience helps him create exciting and imaginative stories.
Global Adventures
Throughout the Samantha Spinner series, the characters travel to many different places. They visit famous landmarks and hidden spots across the globe. In the first two books, they explore:
- The Louvre - France
- The Eiffel Tower - France
- The Florence Duomo - Italy
- The Fountain of Neptune - Italy
- The Temple of Horus - Egypt
- Times Square - United States
- The Space Needle - United States
- The Great Mosque - Mali
- Borobudur Temple - Indonesia
- Machu Picchu - Peru
Awards and Recognition
The audiobook version of Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans won an award in 2018. It was narrated by Kathleen McInerney and Grover Gardner. AudioFile Magazine listed it as an "Earphones Award" winner. This award recognizes excellent audiobooks.
