Project Jackalope - by Emily Ecton (Hardcover)

About the Book

When Jeremy is entrusted with Professor Twitchett's creation, a jackalope, he must find a way to keep it safe from the government agents who want it for their own purposes.

Book Synopsis

Jeremy's troubles begin when his eccentric neighbor leaves him an "experiment" for safekeeping--a jackalope! This so-called mythological creature looks like a bunny rabbit, but comes with razor-sharp antlers and is purported to be a ruthless killer. When government agents show up at Jeremy's house seeking the jackalope for their own nefarious purposes, Jeremy must find a way to protect the jackalope, and himself. So he reluctantly joins forces with Agatha, his holier-than-thou genius neighbor. Together, with the jackalope (and his weapons-grade antlers) tucked away in a backpack, they have only one chance to save Jack and still get their science fair projects in on time. With her striking sense of humor, Emily Ecton has created a hilarious and suspenseful adventure, complete with a compelling and unforgettable cast of characters.

Review Quotes

"A very satisfying thriller ... readers will still be eager for a sequel" - Kirkus Reviews

"Will keep readers smiling to the very end." - School Library Journal

About the Author

Emily Ecton is a writer and producer for Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!, the NPR news quiz show. She has also been a playwright, a chinchilla wrangler, an ice cream scooper, and a costume character. She lives in Chicago with her dog, Binky.