The Winning Element: A Teen Spy Thriller

By Shannon Greenland

Book Overview

TEEN SPIES + BAD GUYS = A LOT OF TROUBLE

With two successful missions behind her, GiGi is feeling confident and comfortable with the Specialists. Unfortunately, things are about to change. TL has informed her that a notorious chemical smuggler was personally responsible for the death of both her mother and father. The government has been trying to track him down for years, to no avail.

Enter the Specialists, and this time, GiGi's in charge of the mission. Only there's a catch--the success of the mission depends on many things, including Beaker's chemical expertise. And Beaker is the last person GiGi wants to deal with. When the mission deems it necessary to go to Florida, Beaker is ready. But when her cover has to be a cheerleader at the national cheerleading competition, Goth-girl Beaker is not too pleased.

With personality conflicts, mission challenges, and the demanding schedule of the cheerleading competition, it's difficult for Beaker and GiGi to focus on the task at hand. Can they put all things aside and find the smuggler, or will their window of opportunity be shut forever?

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5 Stars "Who knew the spy game could be so much fun " Cindy, Librarian

5 Stars "Filled with spies, family bonding, smart young people, lingering romance, and laugh out loud funny moments." Kelsey, Goodreads Reviewer

5 Stars "Awesome and I mean for real " April, Amazon Reviewer

5 Stars "Teen spies, romance, and espionage. It doesn't get any better " Elizabeth, English Teacher

5 Stars "Fans of Ally Carter and will LOVE these books " Mona Raye, Goodreads Reviewer

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1687127727
• ISBN13: 9781687127723
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

Gigi learns how her parents really died and it's not an accident like she was told. She flips out and demands to be allowed to go after the uber dangerous man who's responsible. TL agrees on the condition that Gigi run the mission and that Beaker goes along with her. Gigi researches and discovers that Eduardo will be in Florida in a few weeks time. Unfortunately, the only way to get close to him is to go undercover as cheerleaders, as the hotel is hosting the tryouts for the America's Cheer Team. Beaker, the Goth girl, despises cheerleaders and isn't too fond of Gigi, either. Even so, the girls must practice cheering daily to get ready. Can they become bubbly and perky enough to fool everyone, or will their covers be blown? The third book in THE SPECIALISTS series is every bit as good as the first two with close calls, plans that go awry, and a dash of romance. For more cheerleading spies, check out THE SQUAD series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel

The Winning Element

The book was for my daughter and she loved it. Read it in a couple of days.