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Nestled within the \u003cstrong\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Thriller\u003c\/strong\u003e category, this gripping tale unravels a mysterious narrative set on an enigmatic island, promising an edge-of-your-seat experience that will keep you guessing until the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing with culinary charm, \u003cem\u003ePunderdome\u003c\/em\u003e sees Jo Firestone return to the \u003cstrong\u003eCooking \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/strong\u003e genre, offering a playful twist that blends pun and cuisine culture into an innovative format. This book is not only a celebration of food, but also a testament to Jo's ability to infuse humour and wit into every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Jo Firestone's collection to discover stories that cross genres and create new literary experiences, each one imbued with her signature style and imaginative flair.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fruits-by-jo-firestone-9780593235836","title":"Fruits","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collaboration from Punderdome cocreator Jo Firestone and former \u003cem\u003eTonight Show\u003c\/em\u003e games producer Josh Knapp, this fast-paced card game provides two to five players with bunches of fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFruits\u003c\/em\u003e is no ordinary card game. This juicy twist on fast-paced favourites like Uno and Gin Rummy is chock-full of cheerful claymation art and surprising disruptors to keep you on your toes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers will encounter ten types of personality-packed Fruits cards of varying point values and must harvest \"bunches\" of three or more to earn points. Along the way, action cards will come into play, either multiplying players' successes or thwarting their efforts to gather the most fruit; for example, a pie card can double the total value of a bunch, but a grabber card gives an opponent the chance to steal a card—and all of its potential points—from another player's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGameplay continues until one lucky fruit collector accumulates a thousand points and wins the game! 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