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By (author) Ifueko, Jordan
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From New York Times bestselling author Jordan Ifueko comes a dazzling middle-grade adventure set in a glitzy, dystopian Los Angeles where a young girl on a mission to save her sister finds herself thrust into a world of genies, magic and mystery!
ONE WISH COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING.
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From New York Times bestselling author Jordan Ifueko comes a dazzling middle-grade adventure set in a glitzy, dystopian Los Angeles where a young girl on a mission to save her sister finds herself thrust into a world of genies, magic and mystery!
ONE WISH COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING. BUT WHAT IF THE GAME IS RIGGED?
Thirteen-year-old Valentine Adesanya is desperate to find her missing big sister, Mango. So when a mysterious text from Mango leads her to a boba shop, Valentine follows. But when she arrives, instead of finding her sister, she”s pulled into the Genie Realm, a magical world where kids become ”genies” and grant wishes to power the Trio Trust, the mega-corporations secretly running Gloss Angeles.
To escape and rescue Mango, Valentine must compete in the Genie Game: a wish-granting contest where only cleverness, grit and a little chaos will get her to the top. But as she climbs the leaderboard, Valentine uncovers a monstrous secret buried beneath the glittering surface. Has the game been rigged against her since the start? How did the Trio Trust get so powerful? And why do they seem so afraid of Valentine Adesanya?
Harriet the Spy meets Black Mirror in this thrilling middle-grade debut from the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of the Raybearer books. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, The Marvellers and Percy Jackson!
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The Genie Game is equal parts hilarious and heartwarming. Jordan Ifueko has created a world where imagination is the only cost of admittance, and magic and adventure wait around every glossy corner.
Biographical note:
Jordan Ifueko is the New York Times bestselling author of the RAYBEARER series and the Disney-Marvel comics MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR. She”s a Nebula Award, Ignyte Award, Audie Award and Hugo Lodestar finalist. She writes about magic Black girls who aren”t magic all the time, because honestly, they deserve a vacation. Ifueko lives in Atlanta with her husband and their tripawd dog.
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From New York Times bestselling author Jordan Ifueko comes a dazzling middle-grade debut set in a glitzy, dystopian Los Angeles where a girl must compete in a magical competition to rescue her forgotten sister – armed only with her brain, her boldness and a talking boba shop.
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Harriet the Spy meets Black Mirror in this thrilling middle-grade debut from the bestselling author of the Raybearer books
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Set in a fresh, genre-blending world, combining magical fantasy, sci-fi and dystopian adventure in a vibrant, futuristic setting where wish energy powers corporations and boba shops are portals to genie realms
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Featuring a bold, cinematic heroine, Valentine is a stylish, sharp-witted girl with big dreams and bigger questions – her voice is fresh, funny and emotionally resonant, perfect for readers who love strong, relatable protagonists
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Tackles themes of memory, identity, political activism and resistance in a way that”s accessible and thought-provoking for middle-grade readers, with humour and heart
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Packed with mystery, monsters and magical competitions, The Genie Game sets up a rich world and compelling series arc
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