The Giant Smugglers - by Matt Solomon & Chris Pauls (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Charlie Lawson's only summer excitement in small-town Wisconsin came from kicking butt in video games, where he's the undisputed Total Turbo champ. Now it's time to go back to middle school, where nine long months of boredom await.

But then Charlie stumbles onto something big happening inside the abandoned warehouse across the street from his house. Specifically, someone big. He befriends Bruce, a twenty-foot-tall teenage giant, who Charlie must keep a secret.

Charlie isn't the only one in town who knows what's hiding in the warehouse. Powerful, ruthless forces are closing in, and they'll stop at nothing to acquire a giant. But Charlie will do whatever it takes to protect the biggest and best friend he's ever had.

Review Quotes

"Middle schoolers with a need for action and adventure will scoop up this title."--School Library Journal

"Prepare for massive wedgies, stolen Hummers, impromptu parades, and more. Plus, Paul's and
Solomon's treatment of trust, prejudice, and boundless loyalty is spot-on."--Booklist

About the Author

Matt Solomon was the co-author of Deck Z: The Titanic, a Junior Library Guild and Scholastic Book Club selection. He is a regular contributor to The Onion. He lives in Madison, Wisconsin.

Chris Pauls has been a contributing writer for The Onion for over a decade. He also co-authored the novel, Deck Z: The Titanic with Matt Solomon. Chris lives in Middleton, Wisconsin.