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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015 · Est. 7 hour read
Masterminds
Written by Gordon Korman
Part of the Masterminds series
A boy discovers his perfect town hides dark secrets linked to criminal masterminds.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,717 ratings
336 pages· 62,444 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Eli Frieden has always believed Serenity, New Mexico, is the perfect place to live. But when he ventures to the town's edge, he uncovers a startling truth that shatters his world. With his friends, Eli delves into a mystery that reveals their seemingly idyllic community is tied to notorious criminals. As they dig deeper, they realize they can't trust anyone, not even their parents. What secrets lie beneath Serenity's flawless facade, and how far will Eli go to uncover the truth? The stakes are high, and the answers could change everything they know.
From the publisher
The first book in the action-packed trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman is perfect for fans of Stranger Things and James Patterson. Eli Frieden has never left Serenity, New Mexico…why would he ever want to? Then one day, he bikes to the edge of the city limits and something so crazy and unexpected happens, it changes everything.Eli convinces his friends to help him investigate further, and soon it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems in Serenity. The clues mount to reveal a shocking discovery, connecting their ideal crime-free community to some of the greatest criminal masterminds ever known.The kids realize they can trust no one–least of all their own parents.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 336
- Words
- 62,444
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 730L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.2
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 10
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 171642
Publication
- Published
- February 2, 2016
- First published
- February 3, 2015
- Publisher
- Balzer + Bray
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062299994
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