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A funny, filmic and fast-paced crime-caper by a hilarious new voice in middle-grade fiction, ideal for readers aged 10 and up. Some people rob banks because they're greedy. Others enjoy the adrenalin rush. Me? I robbed a bank because of guilt. Specifically: guilt and a Nepalese scented candle... When fifteen-year-old Dylan accidentally burns down the house of the girl he's trying to impress, he feels that only a bold gesture can make it up to her. A gesture like robbing a bank to pay for her new home. Only an unwanted Saturday job, a tyrannical bank manager, and his unfinished history homework lie between Dylan and the heist of century. And really, what's the worst that could happen? A funny, cinematic, ill-advised comedy-crime adventure perfect for gamers, heist movie fans, and anyone who loves a laugh.
Fifteen-year-old Dylan attempts a bank heist to pay for a house he accidentally burned down, hoping to impress the girl he likes. His plan is complicated by an unwanted Saturday job, a strict bank manager, and his own unfinished history homework. The narrative framework appears to be a first-person account, detailing Dylan's ill-advised scheme and the escalating chaos that ensues.
This book is positioned as a funny, filmic, and fast-paced crime-caper, appealing to middle-grade readers aged 10 and up. Its humor and cinematic style are highlighted as key attractions, making it suitable for fans of heist movies and gaming culture. The narrative is designed to be an ill-advised comedy-crime adventure, promising laughs and excitement. The author is presented as a hilarious new voice in middle-grade fiction.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
2019-10-08
Publisher:
HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
ISBN-10:
0008351864
ISBN-13:
9780008351861
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