After a mean collector named S. Wendell (Swindle) Palomino cons him out of his most valuable baseball card, Griffin Bing must put together a band of misfits to break into Palomino'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 general inability to drive -- but Griffin and his team are going to get back what's rightfully his . . . even if hijinks ensue.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Swindle
Swindle by Gordon Korman
After a mean collector named S. Wendell (Swindle) Palomino cons him out of his most valuable baseball card, Griffin Bing must put together a band of misfits to break into Palomino'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 general inability to drive -- but Griffin and his team are going to get back what's rightfully his . . . even if hijinks ensue.
After a mean collector named S. Wendell (Swindle) Palomino cons him out of his most valuable baseball card, Griffin Bing must put together a band of misfits to break into Palomino'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 general inability to drive -- but Griffin and his team are going to get back what's rightfully his . . . even if hijinks ensue.
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2 comments:
...This kids-versus-adults-themed story is pure plot-driven fun from top to bottom. If you read it aloud, don't be surprised when your listeners beg you for "just one more chapter."
...Readers will enjoy the page-turning adventure, the quirky characters and the revenge factor. This book is destined to become a favorite read-aloud for librarians and classroom teachers. It is a must-have for middle school libraries.
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