Swindle
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008 · Est. 5 hour read

Swindle

Written by Gordon Korman

Book #1 in the Swindle series

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

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256 pages· 34,722 words· Est. 5 hour read· 710L
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Bookroo's summary

Griffin Bing, an 11-year-old mastermind, assembles a quirky team to retrieve his stolen baseball card from a cunning collector. Facing a fierce guard dog, advanced security, and their own inexperience, can they outsmart the odds and reclaim what's theirs? Join this thrilling caper where every twist brings laughter and suspense. Will Griffin's plan succeed, or will the obstacles prove too great?

From the publisher

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 general 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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
256
Words
34,722
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
710L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~Q
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
119940
Publication
Published
March 1, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439903448

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