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Jennifer-the-Jerk Is Missing

Carol Gorman

Publisher: Open Road Media Teen & Tween

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Summary

When the boy Amy is babysitting swears he witnessed a kidnapping, Amy isn’t sure whether she should believe his crazy storyThirteen-year-old Amy Whipple is forced to babysit the son of her dad’s most important client, and she is prepared for a boring weekend with a boring eight-year-old. On a trip to the park, Malcolm runs ahead, and when Amy catches up with him, he swears he has just seen the kidnapping of Jennifer Smith from his class. Malcolm is famous for making up stories, and Amy doesn’t believe him . . . until they find the ransom note.In this wild, hilarious adventure, it’s up to Amy and Malcolm to rescue Jennifer—even though she’s a total jerk! 
Available since: 08/05/2014.

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