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A brilliant 12 year old named Adam Story has been challenged by a mysterious prince to cross the earth by land and sea in forty days. If he is successful, he wins 4 million dollars! His journey will be coordinated, supervised and financed by a wealthy group called the Magellan Voyage Project. Adam accepts the challenge, and under the ruse of sleep away camp for the summer, embarks on his international voyage. Along the way he sees the world, meets numerous international characters, friendly and otherwise, who try to stop him. He also learns of the true meaning of this contest. This is an exciting story, enjoyed by boys who like to be immersed in a far reaching adventure, tinged with mystery and suspense along the way.
MVP*: Magellan Voyage Project
By Douglas Evans
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 2 - 5 | O | 4.4 | 42173 |
Every kid’s dream is to be named Most Valuable Player. But how many ever dream that the game is a race around the world (no flying allowed) in just forty days? That’s the challenge Adam faces in the Great Global Game. As the player for the Magellan Voyage Project, he competes against others for a four-million-dollar prize! Trackers with blowguns and a nefarious baron don’t make things easy.
Publisher: Front Street, Incorporated
ISBN-13: 9781932425130
ISBN-10: 1932425136
Published on 11/1/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 232