Thanks to her moms poor financial planning, they are in danger of losing their business and their home. But as much as Tori loves having fun, she sometimes wishes her mom would act a little more her age. Not many girls have a mom whod take them to a graveyard for hide-and-seek or fill the bathtub with ice cream for the worlds biggest sundae. The other family members seem to be much more prepared for the two weeks on the manor-and it doesn't help that Mom doesn't seem to be taking the contest seriously.Formerly titled Colonial Madness, a mother-daughter duo take part in a bizarre family challenge in hopes of winning a fortune in this light, fun read (Booklist) thats Gilmore Girls meets The Westing Game!Tori Porter is best friends with her mom, and most of the time its awesome. Tori thinks it's the perfect answer to their debt problems, but she and her mom aren't the only ones interested.
The catch? Contestants have to live as in colonial times: no modern conveniences, no outside help, and daily tests of their abilities to survive challenges of the time period. But an unusual opportunity arises in the form of a bizarre type of contest put on by an eccentric relative: Whoever can survive two weeks in the Archibald Family's colonial manor will inherit the property. Thanks to her mom's poor financial planning, they are in danger of losing their business and their home. Not many girls have a mom who'd take them to a graveyard for hide-and-seek or fill the bathtub with ice cream for the world's biggest sundae. A mother-daughter duo take part in a bizarre family challenge in hopes of winning a fortune in this hilarious novel that's Gilmore Girls meets The Westing Game ! Tori Porter is best friends with her mom, and most of the time it's awesome.
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