Beware of this Boot Camp... it's not all it's cracked up to be.

Eleven-year-old Ami raced home from school to the orphanage. Today couldn't possibly get any better. But then it did.

A mysterious stranger from a charity awaits Ami's arrival in the matron's office and invites her to Boot Camp to compete for a place on a mission team. The mission... to provide emergency relief to a storm ravaged ski-town.

Ami's excited about the opportunity. She knows firsthand the importance of someone reaching out and showing care, having experienced loss herself.

But trouble arises when a mean bully tries to ruin Ami's chances at Boot Camp. She realises that winning a spot on the team won't be easy. In order to help the struggling town, Ami must confront her fears head-on.

Yet, just as success seems within reach, Ami stumbles upon a sinister secret concealed within the charity's walls, shaking her to the core.

Now, Ami has a tough decision to make. Should she quit and keep herself safe or take a risk and go on a dangerous undercover mission?

The ski-town and its residents desperately need her help, and she must choose wisely as people's well-being hangs in the balance.

Prepare for an action-packed middle-grade novel that will keep your 8 to 10-year-old reader captivated, eagerly turning the pages late into the night.

"Tricked" serves as the prequel to "Molly's Spy Mission," delving into Ami's backstory and revealing the intriguing circumstances that led her to assume a role as a villain.

If you enjoyed The Giver by Lois Lowry, you'll love Ami's daring adventure in Tricked.