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That Time I Got Kidnapped

Tom Mitchell (author)

Paperback Published on: 02/04/2020

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9 reviews

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Synopsis

A hilarious, action-packed road-trip adventure from the author of HOW TO ROB A BANK, ideal for readers aged 10 and up.

Fourteen-year-old Jacob is thrilled when he wins the chance to feature in the next Marvel movie, shooting in Hollywood. But after missing his connecting flight in Chicago, he tries to complete the journey by Greyhound bus – and there he meets Jennifer.

Jennifer is an American teenager on the run with a mysterious package she’s guarding with her life – and an enigmatic figure known only as ‘the Cowboy’ is hot on her heels . . .

Jacob soon finds himself on the road-trip of a lifetime as Jennifer’s unwitting partner in crime. Will he make it to LA in time – and in one piece? A funny, filmic, page-turning adventure, ideal for readers aged 11+.

Publisher information

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008292263
Number of pages: 320
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 20 mm
Interest age: From 10 years
Weight: 230g
Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Great read!

Really enjoyed this book. Very funny with great characters. Difficult to put down! Brilliant!

Anne Mitchell

Hilarious adventure

We loved this author's first book and the second book has not been a disappointment! My 8 year old loves the characters and can't wait to read the next cha... READ MORE

Catherine Fitzgerald

A fast pace, edge of your seat, fun read!

Loved this book. Couldn’t put it down, just wanted to know what happened next to Jacob and Jennifer on their wild adventure! Kids will love this read, r... READ MORE

Sally Tooms

My daughter loved this book

My 9 year old daughter loved this book! Quote “it’s way better than David Walliams books”! She also loved ‘How to rob a bank’ so I’d suggest getting them b... READ MORE

Alex Fermor Dunman

Rollercoaster Road Trip

Another brilliant rollercoaster ride of a book! Jacob is an endearing protagonist that manages to take you along with him on his adventure across America w... READ MORE

Nicky Stones

Fast paced and funny

My kids and I loved this. The fast paced plot kept them totally gripped and we were all howling with laughter at points! Brilliant.

T R Cowdrey

Five stars for a page turning adventure!

A funny and captivating second novel from Tom that we couldn't put down! We loved travelling through America with Jacob and Jennifer and felt like we were ... READ MORE

Amy Hayden

Excellent stuff

Ordered this having picked up 'How to rob a bank' (by the same author) at waterstones for my boy (11) when it came out last year - he loved it! Equally imp... READ MORE

Rose Morley

Hilarious second book

This is a great read for young adults and parents who enjoy a fun and easy to read book. I was looking forward to reading this with my 11 year old son afte... READ MORE

Mark Nicol