Fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages

From Young People’s Pavilion

Young People's Pavilion

SwindleOcean’s 11 . . . with 11-year-olds, in a super stand-alone heist caper from Gordon Korman!

In Swindle, by Gordon Korman, after a mean collector named Swindle cons him out of his most valuable baseball card, Griffin Bing must put together a band of misfits to break into Swindle’s compound and recapture the card. There are many things standing in their way — a menacing guard dog, a high-tech security system, a very secret hiding place, and their inability to drive — but Griffin and his team are going to get back what’s rightfully his . . . even if hijinks ensue.

“Goofball-funny and addictive.” –Kirkus Reviews

This is Gordon Korman at his crowd-pleasing best, perfect for readers who like to hoot, howl, and heist.

“I love this book for kids to read. I love this book for me to read!” an amazon reviewer wrote.

This book conjures…

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