Swindle (Swindle #1)

Gordon Korman

Jan 2012 · Sold by Scholastic Inc.

About this ebook

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.

Ratings and reviews

It's probably one of the best books I've ever read. From beginning to end, it's full of thrills, laughs, and creativity. The ending exciting and suspenseful, but also funny and ridiculous at the same time. Gordan Korman is at his best in this book.

The background info is great the story gives a reason to steal the card back!!! Gave it a 4 star because the ending was short and just came to a conclusion.

Contains a lot of suspense! Once I stay reading I can't set it down! Although, even it's events aren't like the movie, it had the same idea of an negligent and sneaky heist! I enjoyed this book very much.

About the author

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.