Book Series · 8 Books

Swindle Books

In order from Framed to Jingle.

The Swindle series is a set of 8 chapter books by Gordon Korman, published between 2008 and 2016. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 240 pages.

Framed
Jackpot
Jingle
Swindle
Zoobreak
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Framed
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$759
Book #3 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Framed

By Gordon Korman

Framed for stealing a Super Bowl ring, can Griffin prove his innocence before it's too late?

240 pages· 39,058 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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In reading order

Swindle Series

8 books · Published 2008–2016

#3
#3 in Series
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$759

Framed

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Framed for stealing a Super Bowl ring, can Griffin prove his innocence before it's too late?

#6

Jackpot

Chapter Book · 2014

A boy orchestrates a prank to humiliate a classmate, only to face unintended consequences that challenge his friendships and sense of right and wrong.

#8

Jingle

Chapter Book · 2016

A group of kids must clear their names after being suspected of stealing a priceless holiday artifact during a town's annual Christmas event.

Swindle

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

A kid plans a daring heist to reclaim a stolen treasure.

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$1880

Zoobreak

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

A daring heist to save mistreated zoo animals leads to unexpected chaos and adventure.

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$674

Showoff

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

A disgraced dog must win a championship to clear his name. Can a clever plan save him?

Hideout

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

A group of kids must outsmart a villain to protect their beloved dog.

Unleashed

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

A former attack dog and a fierce rivalry lead to chaos and mystery.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Swindle series?

There are 8 books in the Swindle series. It began with Framed in 2010, and the newest book, Jingle, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Swindle books in?

Start with Framed and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #8.

What ages are the Swindle books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Swindle book is the longest?

Hideout is the longest book in the series at 53,228 words (288 pages).

Which Swindle book is the shortest?

Swindle is the shortest at 34,722 words (256 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Swindle to life.

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Gordon Korman

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