| Genius: The Con Contributor(s): Gout, Leopoldo (Author) |
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ISBN: 1250158680 ISBN-13: 9781250158680 Publisher: Square Fish OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Young Adult Fiction | Technology - Young Adult Fiction | Diversity & Multicultural |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 670 |
| Series: Genius |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.5" W x 8.2" (0.60 lbs) 304 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 195235 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 11.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Three teen geniuses from diverse backgrounds must work together to stop a vicious warlord in this fast-paced sequel to the YA novel Genius: The Game, written by Leopoldo Gout Tunde: Fourteen-year-old engineering genius. Racing against time to save his Nigerian village from a ruthless warlord. Painted Wolf: Mysterious sixteen-year-old activist blogger and strategist from China. Determined to rescue her father from corrupt plans of India's youngest CEO and visionary. Rex: Sixteen-year-old Mexican-American programmer and hacker. Falsely accused of stealing billions of government secrets. The con: Trick a vicious warlord. Infiltrate a mastermind's organization. Protect their families. Save the world. Get ready to run Praise for Genius: The Game: Strong characters who show their bravery throughout, friendships that do not falter, and ethics that do not fail, even when characters are faced with the impossible, are a refreshing change to most teenage novels. Readers will be caught up in the brilliance of the three characters and be surprised at the many twists and turns that they must confront. A gripping must-have. --School Library Journal, starred review Gout's characters are believable and immensely likable and their friendship serves as a delightful and realistic anchor amid the fast-moving chaos. Science and technology may take center stage in Gout's fictional Game, but it's the less flashy craft of writing that sells the story. --The New York Times Book Review A fast-moving story that presents its protagonists with intriguing moral choices --Publishers Weekly Read the whole series Genius: The Game Genius: The Con Genius: The Revolution |
Contributor Bio(s): Gout, Leopoldo: - LEOPOLDO GOUT, author of Genius, is a writer, artist, and filmmaker who hails from Mexico. After studying in London Gout produced the Award-Winning film Days of Grace, which A. O. Scott of the New York Times called "potent and vigorous." He is the Executive Producer of the number one new show of the summer, sci-fi drama "Zoo" on CBS; and is partnered with James Patterson Entertainment to produce "Maximum Ride". Leopoldo Gout resides in New York City with his wife and two children. |