I have been meaning to tell you all about this great new book, Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans,<\/strong><\/em><\/a> but life has been crazy.\u00a0 However, I did not want to miss the chance to let you know about this first book in a brand-new series full of humor, riddles, adventure, annoying little brothers and rain that is perfect for middle-school readers.<\/p>\n

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The book is written by debut author Russell Ginn and is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations. Samantha is a heroine that readers will want to befriend and the book is a perfect choice for fans of Chris Grabenstein and Louis Sachar.<\/p>\n

Samantha Spinner\u2019s uncle Paul has disappeared, and here\u2019s what he left:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Samantha\u2019s sister got a check for $2,400,000,000.
\n\u2022\u00a0Samantha\u2019s brother got the New York Yankees.
\n\u2022\u00a0And Samantha got a rusty-red umbrella with a tag hanging off its worn handle. The tag says \u201cWatch out for the RAIN.\u201d
\nThanks a lot, Uncle Paul.<\/em><\/p>\n

After all the strawberry waffles, stories, and puzzles they\u2019ve shared, how could he just leave without saying goodbye? And what is the meaning of that mysterious message?<\/p>\n

The answer is simple. Sam knows in her heart that Uncle Paul is in danger. And if he taught her anything, it\u2019s that not everything is exactly what it seems. Which is why we should pay close attention to that rusty-red umbrella, and never trust a monkey at a hula-hoop contest.<\/p>\n

What does a little girl do with the gift of a rusty-red umbrella? She embarks on a journey like no other\u00a0in this major series launch that already has kids singing its praises.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cA winning mix of fast-paced action, fascinating facts, bathroom humor, and hidden puzzles…\u00a0<\/strong>sure to please action-loving middle-grade readers.\u201d \u2014Kirkus Reviews<\/em><\/p>\n

The RAIN is coming, and Samantha Spinner is about to find herself mixed up in some super-important, super-dangerous, super-secret plans.<\/p>\n

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About the Author:<\/strong><\/p>\n

RUSSELL GINNS <\/strong>is a writer and game designer who specializes in puzzles, songs, and smart fun. He has worked on projects for Sesame Street, Nintendo, NASA, UNICEF, Hooked on Phonics, and the Girl Scouts of America. He once had a poem published on the back of an Alpha-Bits cereal box. Russell lives and writes in Washington, DC. Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans <\/em>is his debut novel. To learn more about him, visit samanthaspinner.com and follow Russell on Twitter at @rginns<\/p>\n

Giveaway:<\/p>\n

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