Secrets. Struggles. Storms.
As in the first Jimmy Gimmy book, captivating story lines
weave around the families, friends and enemies connected to the rival Gimmy Gum and Burkey
Beef Jerky companies.
JIMMY still can't blow a bubble, still
stinks at sports, and can't shake a dread that his new abilities will fall tragically
short. Everyone seems to be keeping things from him, even as he guards secrets of his own.
An old friend has become bitter. A new friend is not what he seems.
GRIMPA lays open the past - but not
completely. His own secret puts him in great peril, with one unlikely chance for survival.
MARIA is both firm and gentle as she guides
Jimmy into new understandings and helps her husband enter an important passage.
TIM makes a big move-into chaos that he must
face alone.
TRIZZA leaps at the chance to help Gimmy Gum
with her unique abilities - and touches off a nationwide firestorm.
SSASSI chases a secret that may finally
spell doom for Trizza-but also for Grimpa!
UNCLE WHIM veils new frustrations and
concerns - but the bubbly LULU pokes at them with high spirits.
MURK glories in a new job and new ways to
antagonize. He also has secrets, and they drive him both across the net and into the
night.
BIG STICK seethes, snarls and schemes with
more darkness and ferocity than ever - and swirls Gimmy Gum into its greatest danger yet!
New characters include energetic YU,
industrious ZITA, mysterious ARTURO, jovial RENALDO,
mischievous POCO, hard-edged NICO and speedy LITTLE
BLINK.
This engaging cast brings you fun, drama, action and
adventure that includes speeding bicycles, runaway golf carts, soaring skateboards …
fainting spells, juice spills, ping-pong thrills … cat attacks, monkeyshines and
tickling fish!
Built-in puzzles! The story provides clues
to two mysteries for readers to solve! Leah's Motion, and the Secret of La Gran Goma! |
