Every kid's dream is to be named as the most valuable player. But how many ever dream that the game is a race around the world (no flying allowed) in just forty days? That's the challenge Adam faces in the great Global game. As the player for the Magellan Voyage Project, he competes against others for a four-million dollar prize! Trackers with blowguns and a nefarious baron don't make things easy.
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Adam, on his 12th birthday, is presented with a tantalizing proposition. A mysterious royal stranger challenges him to travel around the world, unaccompanied by adults and without flying, in just 40 days. The Prince selected Adam because he, in addition to thirsting for adventure, could be alone without being lonely. There is a bonus. If Adam completes the journey, he wins four million dollars. That clinches the deal. With the MVP organization supplying funds, directions, tickets, and helping him duck out of summer camp, Adam sets out to circle the globe. What his contact neglects to mention is that there are numerous children involved, all sponsored by royals who will lose their titles if their candidates lose. Add to the mix rules, referees, judges, and stoppers, teens who try to delay the travelers using deception and blowgun darts. Detailed b&w illustrations add humor and set the mood for this fast paced, fun adventure story. --Library Media Connection
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What teachers have said about MVP: Magellan Voyage Project:
"I use it in conjunction with the world geography unit I teach to my fifth graders. They love it."
"Students end up learning a lot about continents, oceans, countries, mean of transportation, and time zones. Plus, it's a great story."
"After my fifth grade read MVP: Magellan Project, my students made bucket lists about places they wanted to visit. This book sparked a lot of interest about traveling."
"The MVP: Magellan Voyage Project multi-subject study guide that Douglas Evans supplies is very helpful and free."
"MVP: Magellan Voyage Project was the most popular book by far that my sixth graders read last year. Hope for a sequel and a movie!"
"Adam Story, a twelve year old boy, tries to travel around the world solo in forty days. There's been no book like this since Jules Verne."
"I use it in conjunction with the world geography unit I teach to my fifth graders. They love it."
"Students end up learning a lot about continents, oceans, countries, mean of transportation, and time zones. Plus, it's a great story."
"After my fifth grade read MVP: Magellan Project, my students made bucket lists about places they wanted to visit. This book sparked a lot of interest about traveling."
"The MVP: Magellan Voyage Project multi-subject study guide that Douglas Evans supplies is very helpful and free."
"MVP: Magellan Voyage Project was the most popular book by far that my sixth graders read last year. Hope for a sequel and a movie!"
"Adam Story, a twelve year old boy, tries to travel around the world solo in forty days. There's been no book like this since Jules Verne."
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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2008 Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee,
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This review is from: MVP: Magellan Voyage Project (Paperback)
I read this book this year in fifth grade because it is one of the Rebecca Caudill Award picks. I think it's very exciting and well-written. It's about a boy who must travel around the world in forty day by land and sea only to win a big prize! It becomes a real adventure. Read this book! Not five stars because the last chapter was confusing.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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What an adventure,
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This review is from: MVP: Magellan Voyage Project (Paperback)
This is the best adventure book I've ever read. I'm glad my teacher suggested that I read it. It's about a boy who tried to go around the world in 40 days. But there are many people who are trying to stop him. If you like traveling and adventure, MVP: Magellan Voyage Project is a book you should read.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book literally changed my life!,
This review is from: MVP: Magellan Voyage Project (Paperback)
I read this book in fourth grade and it is definately the best book i've ever read! NOTE: i am only ten this is my mom's account.
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