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Description
When Skylar meets Yakov, she is still dealing with the news of her grandfather's stroke while Yakov is desperate to return home. The two become friends and enter a competition to win an island, forming an unlikely alliance. The story is set at a middle-grade reading level and contains mild violence.
Quick Summary
A mysterious island competition becomes the backdrop for an unlikely friendship between Skylar and Yakov, two kids dealing with heavy real-world problems, as they race through clever challenges and uncover secrets that test their bond. Kids will root for this duo as they face off against older competitors and discover that the prize means something completely different to each of them. If your kid loves mysteries with heart like "Hoot" or enjoys competitive stories like "The Westing Game," they'll be hooked on this island adventure. Perfect for middle graders in grades 4 through 8 who enjoy stories about friendship, fair competition, and solving puzzles together.