Description

The most exciting road trip in history continues! In this third book in the thrilling, New York Times bestselling adventure series, twelve-year-old twins Coke and Pepsi McDonald dodge nefarious villains all the way to Graceland.

The genius twins Coke and Pepsi have narrowly escaped a vat of a Spam, a pit of boiling fry oil, and a score of crazed adults all bent on killing them. But just when they thought they were safe, their arch nemesis Dr. Herman Warsaw reappeared, engaged to their Aunt Judy! Whoa—didn't he die already?! Now, as the twins continue their family road trip from Washington D.C. through the South, it will take every bit of their genius abilities to outwit their wacky enemies. It doesn't help that their parents remain totally oblivious! When they finally get to Graceland, Elvis's home in Memphis, Tennessee, Coke and Pepsi come to an explosive conclusion you'll have to read to believe!

With Dan Gutman’s laugh-out-loud humor and featuring photos and weird-but-true American tourist destinations like the National Jousting Hall of Fame, The Genius Files is a one-of-a-kind mix of geography and fun.

Don't miss the next action-packed book, The Genius Files #4: From Texas with Love!


  • Sibling Adventure: When your names are Coke and Pepsi, life is never boring. But for these genius twins, bickering is the least of their problems when villains are around every corner.
  • Action-Packed Escapes: From vats of Spam to boiling fry oil, the McDonalds have a knack for getting into—and out of—trouble in the most hilarious ways possible.
  • Kids Outsmarting Adults: With their parents totally unaware of the danger they’re in, it’s up to Coke and Pepsi to foil the plans of one wacky villain after another.
  • An Unbelievable Family Twist: Just when they thought they’d defeated their arch-nemesis, Dr. Warsaw, he shows up very much alive... and married to their Aunt Judy!

About the author(s)

Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 2 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 37 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife. You can visit him online at dangutman.com.

Reviews

“A quirky look at Americana that will engage curious minds. Those looking for a fun and suspenseful read similar to those from Pseudonymous Bosch will not be disappointed.” - ALA Booklist

“There is no shortage of humor or action. Gutman continues to do what he does best: entertain readers.” - Publishers Weekly

Praise for The Genius Files - Across the Board

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