Don't ask about the black eye - unless you want to hear about Jay's boxing match with a kangaroo named Jake. (They're friends now.) Swapping places with his buddy for summer break seemed like a brilliant plan, until he found himself in the Australian Outback where everything's trying to kill you. Sure, the snakes are poisonous, but Mason's uncle Mascoby says not to worry - the spiders keep those in check. And yeah, the koalas might give you an STD, but that's the least of your worries when you're hunting for opals in dingo territory. Between dodging deadly wildlife, exploring hidden caves, and learning that "real living is dirty," Jay's getting more stories than he bargained for. Turns out the Land Down Under isn't just upside down. A heartwarming and hilarious middle-grade adventure that proves sometimes the most memorable summers are the ones that go completely sideways. Perfect for fans of Carl Hiaasen's "Hoot" and Gary Paulsen's adventure stories.
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