Synopses & Reviews
Charlie Lewis goes on a roller coaster ride of risk, math, and gaming in this middle grade novel that parallels the
New York Times bestselling
Bringing Down the House, which inspired the movie
21 with Kevin Spacey.
Charlie Lewis is a nerd. All hes ever been good at is math—and hes really good at math. So good that hes recruited by a group of kids determined to game the system at the biggest theme park in the world—and win the grand prize. Soon Charlie is caught up in the excitement and thrill of using his math skills for awesomeness…but whats at stake may be more than hes willing to risk. How far will Charlie go for a chance at the ultimate reward?
Review
"The pacing is well developed, building tension to almost a fever pitch...The plot has several unexpected and well-placed twists, and keeps readers guessing until the very end. A good fit for fans of Gordon Kormans “Swindle” series." School Library Journal
Review
“Fast-paced and full of behind-the-scenes detail.” Kirkus Reviews
Review
"Mezrich addresses themes of loyalty and honesty while keeping the action tight and the dialogue snappy. Unexpectedly engrossing." Booklist
About the Author
Ben Mezrich graduated magna cum laude from Harvard. He has published fifteen books, including the New York Times bestsellers The Accidental Billionaires, which was adapted into the Academy Award–winning film The Social Network, and Bringing Down the House, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies in twelve languages and was the basis for the hit movie 21. He lives in Boston.