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In this humorous, juvenile fiction tale, the president of the fictional country Kprshtskan schemes to infiltrate the science fair at Hubble Middle School in Maryland with the aim of taking over the United States. When Toby Harbinger, a typical middle‑school student, resolves to win the fair, he inadvertently thwarts the dictator’s plans. The story mixes science projects, spy intrigue, and computer hacking elements in a light‑hearted contest setting.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Dave Barry
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