That Time I Got Kidnapped, Tom Mitchell
That Time I Got Kidnapped, Tom Mitchell
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That Time I Got Kidnapped

Author: Tom Mitchell

Narrator: Jot Davies

Unabridged: 6 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/02/2020


Synopsis

A hilarious, action-packed road-trip adventure from the author of HOW TO ROB A BANK, ideal for readers aged 10 and up. When fourteen-year-old Jacob misses his connecting flight in Chicago, he tries to complete his journey to LA by Greyhound bus. But on board he meets American teenager Jennifer, who is carrying a mysterious package and being chased by an enigmatic pursuer known only as ‘the Cowboy’… And she needs a partner in crime. The unlikely pair soon find themselves on the road-trip of a lifetime – a funny, filmic, page-turning adventure, ideal for readers aged 11+.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carrie

That Time I Got Kidnapped by Tom Mitchell is a hilarious, over the top, middle grade adventure story. Of course I’m well over the age this one was meant for but I couldn’t resist the story when I saw the book blurb say it involved travel and adventure. Jacob is a fourteen year old from the U.K. that......more

Goodreads review by Darla

What a whacky road trip! Jacob flies into Chicago on his way to LA with high hopes for his visit and just a few basic rules from his parents back in the U.K. After getting distracted at O'Hare by a promising superhero event, Jacob breaks a basic rule and misses his connecting flight. Snowmageddon ha......more

Goodreads review by Carmen

A huge thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review! I was a bit underwhelmed with this book, to be honest, and I can't really put my finger on why. I had to consciously set aside any thoughts of reality to be able to enjoy this. Which was t......more

Goodreads review by Wendy

Amusing accidental road trip for Jacob, accompanied by a mysterious street smart girl who is running from The Cowboy, an ominous Jack Reacher type individual who means them no harm but needs to get her back home with the odd urn she is carrying. Got a little fed up I have to say part way through but......more

Goodreads review by Melanie

This book is so much fun! It was cheeky, quick witted, and hilarious! I could easily see this going to my middle school nephew to read. The story flowed easily, and the characters were great! Thank you Harper Collins 360 for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.......more