In the good fun department, Georgie Parker Goes Global has it all: an unlikely friendship, a worldwide rescue mission, silly disguises and heroic escapes by treacherous villains using every form of transportation imaginable, including planes, trains, helicopters, French barge, luxury yachts and cruisers – all told with frenetic energy and flair!

Cautious, science geek Georgie and reckless rich-kid Chase team up in an outlandish ‘make it up as you go along’ scheme to rescue Chase’s sister. When millions of dollars suddenly disappear, the globetrotting trio face danger and mayhem at every turn!

If you’re looking for a serious book this isn’t it; but if you like a seriously silly story with plenty of serious laughs then this preposterous adventure is sure to give you a seriously good time. Perfect for children aged 10+ who love their adventures action-packed, fast-paced, with over-thetop villainy and very, very silly!

Athina Clarke is the children’s book buyer at Readings Malvern.