Swindle

Ocean's 11 . . . with 11-year-olds, in a super stand-alone heist caper from 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. This is Gordon Korman at his crowd-pleasing best, perfect for readers who like to hoot, howl, and heist. Gordon Korman is the beloved author of over one hundred novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.

The sequel to Gordon Korman's SWINDLE---the Man With A Plan is back!When Griffin Bing's class goes to a floating zoo, they don't expect to see animals being treated so badly. They don't expect to find Cleo, Dog Whisperer Savannah's pet monkey who's been missing for weeks. And they really don't expect to have to hide the animals once they've rescued them! Hilarity ensues as Griffin's team once more pulls off a heist . . . trying to break the animals back into a (better) zoo! Gordon Korman is the beloved author of over one hundred novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.

The hilarious third SWINDLE book - now in paperback!Griffin Bing's new principal doesn't like him. And Griffin doesn't like the boot camp football atmosphere the new principal has brought. Griffin manages to stay out of trouble -- until a Super Bowl ring disappears from the school's display case, with Griffin's retainer left in its place. Griffin has been framed! Unfortunately, the Man doesn't have a Plan - and everything his team tries to find out who really took the ring backfires. Griffin ends up in an alternate school, then under house arrest, and finally with an electronic anklet - with no way to prove his innocence! Griffin smells a rat - but will he be able to solve the mystery in time? Praise for Swindle"Pure fun from top to bottom." - School Library Journal"Korman's fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages." - Voice of Youth Advocates"Gordon Korman has once again created a story sure to captivate middle-grade audiences." - www.TeensReadToo.comPraise for Zoobreak"Korman again knocks it out of the park...interesting, full of humor, and good fun." - Voice of Youth Advocates"Korman's second tale of 11-year-old Mr. Fix-it Griffin and his friends is a page-turning adventure... The author's fans will be more than pleased." - Kirkus Reviews"This book is overflowing with energy, and each chapter ends with the promise of more excitement. In addition, woven perfectly into the story...are the themes of friendship, working together, accomplishing the impossible, and having the courage to do what is right." - www.Kidsreads.comPraise for Framed"Goofball-funny and addictive." - Kirkus Reviews"Make no mistake; this mystery will keep readers guessing until the end, and there is enough action to keep readers on the edge of their seats." - School Library Journal Gordon Korman is the beloved author of over one hundred novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com. Praise for Swindle "Pure fun from top to bottom." - School Library Journal "Korman's fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages." - Voice of Youth Advocates "Gordon Korman has once again created a story sure to captivate middle-grade audiences." - www.TeensReadToo.com Praise for Zoobreak "Korman again knocks it out of the park...interesting, full of humor, and good fun." - Voice of Youth Advocates "Korman's second tale of 11-year-old Mr. Fix-it Griffin and his friends is a page-turning adventure... The author's fans will be more than pleased." - Kirkus Reviews "This book is overflowing with energy, and each chapter ends with the promise of more excitement. In addition, woven perfectly into the story...are the themes of friendship, working together, accomplishing the impossible, and having the courage to do what is right." - www.Kidsreads.com Praise for Framed "Goofball-funny and addictive." - Kirkus Reviews "Make no mistake; this mystery will keep readers guessing until the end, and there is enough action to keep readers on the edge of their seats." - School Library Journal

The heroes of SWINDLE, ZOOBREAK, and FRAMED are back - and this time, things have gone to the dogs! When Luthor goes berserk at a mall dog show, he's accused of ruining the career of the three-time best-in-show beagle. Griffin always knew that Luthor's viciousness was simmering just below the surface - so why does he feel bad enough to spring him from the pound?Griffin and his team have a new plan. This one involves New York City, a sinister saboteur, a reclusive dog-trainer who's quit the business, an international dog show, and a whole lot of red dye. But if they pull it off, no one will even notice their sting operation...right? Praise for Swindle, Zoobreak and Framed"Korman again knocks it out of the park ... interesting, full of humor, and good fun." - Voice of Youth Advocates"Korman's second tale of 11-year-old Mr. Fix-it Griffin and his friends is a page-turning adventure ....The author's fans will be more than pleased." - Kirkus Reviews"This book is overflowing with energy, and each chapter ends with the promise of more excitement. In addition, woven perfectly into the story ... are the themes of friendship, working together, accomplishing the impossible, and having the courage to do what is right." - www.Kidsreads.com Gordon Korman is the beloved author of over one hundred novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com. Praise for Swindle, Zoobreak and Framed "Korman again knocks it out of the park ... interesting, full of humor, and good fun." - Voice of Youth Advocates "Korman's second tale of 11-year-old Mr. Fix-it Griffin and his friends is a page-turning adventure ....The author's fans will be more than pleased." - Kirkus Reviews "This book is overflowing with energy, and each chapter ends with the promise of more excitement. In addition, woven perfectly into the story ... are the themes of friendship, working together, accomplishing the impossible, and having the courage to do what is right." - www.Kidsreads.com Praise for Swindle, Zoobreak and Framed "Korman again knocks it out of the park ... interesting, full of humor, and good fun." - Voice of Youth Advocates "Korman's second tale of 11-year-old Mr. Fix-it Griffin and his friends is a page-turning adventure ....The author's fans will be more than pleased." - Kirkus Reviews "This book is overflowing with energy, and each chapter ends with the promise of more excitement. In addition, woven perfectly into the story ... are the themes of friendship, working together, accomplishing the impossible, and having the courage to do what is right." - www.Kidsreads.com Praise for Swindle, Zoobreak and Framed "Korman again knocks it out of the park ... interesting, full of humor, and good fun." - Voice of Youth Advocates "Korman's second tale of 11-year-old Mr. Fix-it Griffin and his friends is a page-turning adventure ....The author's fans will be more than pleased." - Kirkus Reviews "This book is overflowing with energy, and each chapter ends with the promise of more excitement. In addition, woven perfectly into the story ... are the themes of friendship, working together, accomplishing the impossible, and having the courage to do what is right." - www.Kidsreads.com

The Man With The Plan and his friends return in this fifth romp in the Swindle series! HIDEOUT: a place to escape detection, especially when being chased by someone determined to have revenge. . . When Griffin Bing and his friends first met Luthor, he was a vicious attack dog working for the slimy S. Wendell Palomino - as known as Swindle. The kids rescued Luthor, and never thought they'd see Swindle again. But now Swindle's returned. And he wants his dog back.Swindle has manipulated the law so that there's no way for Savannah Drysdale to keep Luthor in her house. Before he can be taken away, they decide to made him disappear - away from Swindle.Six kids. Three hideouts. One extremely large dog.What could possibly go wrong? Praise for the Swindle series:"Goofball-funny and addictive." -Kirkus Reviews"Pure fun from top to bottom." -School Library Journal"Korman's fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages." -Voice of Youth Advocates Gordon Korman is the beloved author of over one hundred novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com. Praise for the Swindle series: "Goofball-funny and addictive." -Kirkus Reviews "Pure fun from top to bottom." -School Library Journal "Korman's fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages." -Voice of Youth Advocates

The sixth installment in the Swindle series, in which The Man With The Plan gets a new rival . . . and the search for a missing lottery ticket becomes a hunt of epic proportions. JACKPOT: the top prize in a game or lottery; a sensational and unexpected success, stroke of luck, windfall, bounty, pay day . . .What would you do with $30,000,000? That's the question everyone in Cedarville and every town near it is asking, because right now there's an unclaimed lottery ticket worth that much -- and the money will go to whomever finds it first.Griffin Bing, The Man With The Plan, wants to be the lucky winner. But he's got competition. Darren Vader, Griffin's number-one enemy, will stop at nothing to find it. And a new kid in town, Victor Phoenix, is also in on the big hunt. He's got an advantage that Griffin would have never guessed: Griffin's own friends are helping Victor out. But why?Griffin's going to need a lot of help -- from a rowdy Doberman, a completely strange invention, and a very random set of wheels -- to hit this jackpot and win his friends back. Praise for SWINDLE:"Pure fun from top to bottom." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"Korman's fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages." -- VOYAPraise for ZOOBREAK:"Korman again knocks it out of the park . . . interesting, full of humor, and good fun." -- VOYA"Korman's second tale of 11-year-old Mr. Fix-it Griffin and his friends is a page-turning adventure. . . . The author's fans will be more than pleased." -- KIRKUS REVIEWSPraise for FRAMED:"Goofball-funny and addictive." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS GORDON KORMAN is the beloved author of over one hundred novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com. Praise for SWINDLE:"Pure fun from top to bottom." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"Korman's fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages." -- VOYAPraise for ZOOBREAK:"Korman again knocks it out of the park . . . interesting, full of humor, and good fun." -- VOYA"Korman's second tale of 11-year-old Mr. Fix-it Griffin and his friends is a page-turning adventure. . . . The author's fans will be more than pleased." -- KIRKUS REVIEWSPraise for FRAMED:"Goofball-funny and addictive." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS

The seventh installment in #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Gordon Korman's Swindle series! UNLEASHED: freed from restraint, running wild, not being held back by anyone or anything . . .Luthor, a former attack dog, is supposed to be on his best behavior now that he's in the care of Savannah, a girl who's easily a dog's best friend. But every time a certain truck passes by Savannah's house, Luthor goes into attack mode - and chaos follows.Meanwhile, Griffin Bing is locked in the fight of his life with his archenemy, Darren Vader. Both are trying to win an invention contest - and will stop at nothing to be victorious.A runaway dog. Some majorly strange inventions. A mysterious neighbor. A stolen object of great value. These are a few of the ingredients in UNLEASHED, Gordon Korman's latest Swindle mystery. Like a Doberman with a mission in mind, there's no holding this story back! Praise for SWINDLE:"Pure fun from top to bottom." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"Korman's fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages." -- VOYAPraise for ZOOBREAK:"Korman again knocks it out of the park . . . interesting, full of humor, and good fun." -- VOYA"Korman's second tale of 11-year-old Mr. Fix-it Griffin and his friends is a page-turning adventure. . . . The author's fans will be more than pleased." -- KIRKUS REVIEWSPraise for FRAMED:"Goofball-funny and addictive." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS Gordon Korman is the beloved author of over one hundred novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com. Praise for SWINDLE:"Pure fun from top to bottom." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"Korman's fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages." -- VOYAPraise for ZOOBREAK:"Korman again knocks it out of the park . . . interesting, full of humor, and good fun." -- VOYA"Korman's second tale of 11-year-old Mr. Fix-it Griffin and his friends is a page-turning adventure. . . . The author's fans will be more than pleased." -- KIRKUS REVIEWSPraise for FRAMED:"Goofball-funny and addictive." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS

The eighth installment in #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman's Swindle series! JINGLE: a light clinking or tingling sounds, often heralding the approach of Santa, reindeer, or the mysterious thief of a priceless possession . . . Griffin Bing and his friends are NOT happy. Instead of going away for winter break, they've been signed up to volunteer at a local Christmas extravaganza . . . as elves.It's not easy being an elf. Not when Santa is bad news and Rudolph is being played by a Doberman who makes up his own rules wherever he goes.But being an elf is nothing compared to being blamed when a prized Christmas possession -- worth over ten million dollars -- is stolen right from under your nose.It's time for these elves to get off the shelf and track down a Christmas thief! GORDON KORMAN is the beloved author of over one hundred novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.