Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2014-026839
Reviews
Praise for UNGIFTED: "From its lovable-robot jacket art to its satisfying conclusion, this will please Korman's fans and win him new ones.", A fresh premise, good pacing, surprising twists and engaging characters all combine to make this a series worth following., Praise for UNGIFTED: "Touching, without being overly sentimental, Ungifted is a gem for readers looking for a story where the underdog comes out on top.", Praise for UNGIFTED: "Donovan has a goofy kindness that charms characters and readers alike … The message is tolerance, and Korman expertly and humorously delivers it in an unpretentious and universally appealing tale.", It's hard to express how much I loved MASTERMINDS without spoiling it. Real characters that make you laugh, twists that genuinely surprise, a plot that reveals itself perfectly. Another instant classic by one of my favorite authors., Masterminds is a masterpiece - a mind-bending adventure in a shocking but all-too-possible present, a tale of friendship and ultimate sacrifice with characters who will reach inside you and not let go. It's that rare book that scares you to the core while you're laughing your head off., Masterminds takes readers on wild ride with terrific humor, a surprising mystery, and characters you can't help but root for., This unique and action-packed story is filled with twists and turns that readers will not see coming. A wonderful start to what promises to be a thrilling series., Masterminds is a masterpiece--a mind-bending adventure in a shocking but all-too-possible present, a tale of friendship and ultimate sacrifice with characters who will reach inside you and not let go. It's that rare book that scares you to the core while you're laughing your head off., "A compelling, twisty mystery with a truly gratifying payoff." -- Booklist (starred review) "This unique and action-packed story is filled with twists and turns that readers will not see coming. A wonderful start to what promises to be a thrilling series." -- School Library Journal "This tense, fast-paced story will have readers racing toward the cliffhanger ending." -- Publishers Weekly "A fresh premise, good pacing, surprising twists and engaging characters all combine to make this a series worth following." -- Kirkus Reviews "A terrific page-turner, full of unexpected twists and revelations. Buckle up." -- James Patterson "Masterminds is a masterpiece--a mind-bending adventure in a shocking but all-too-possible present, a tale of friendship and ultimate sacrifice with characters who will reach inside you and not let go. It's that rare book that scares you to the core while you're laughing your head off." -- Peter Lerangis, bestselling author of the Seven Wonders series "Masterminds takes readers on wild ride with terrific humor, a surprising mystery, and characters you can't help but root for." -- Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fablehaven and Five Kingdoms Praise for UNGIFTED: "Touching, without being overly sentimental, Ungifted is a gem for readers looking for a story where the underdog comes out on top." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Praise for UNGIFTED: "From its lovable-robot jacket art to its satisfying conclusion, this will please Korman's fans and win him new ones." -- ALA Booklist Praise for UNGIFTED: "Donovan has a goofy kindness that charms characters and readers alike ... The message is tolerance, and Korman expertly and humorously delivers it in an unpretentious and universally appealing tale." -- School Library Journal Praise for UNGIFTED: "Funny and insightful." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for POP: "A brisk, heartfelt and timely novel." -- The New York Times Book Review Praise for POP: "Korman goes straight to the heart." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for POP: "Thought-provoking." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for POP: "Fantastic...Perfectly captures the football experience." -- Newsday Praise for POP: "Funny, poignant and full of football action, POP hits you hard and doesn't let up." -- Tim Green, author of the New York Times bestselling Football Genius and Football Champ, Praise for UNGIFTED: "Donovan has a goofy kindness that charms characters and readers alike ... The message is tolerance, and Korman expertly and humorously delivers it in an unpretentious and universally appealing tale.", Praise for POP: "Funny, poignant and full of football action, POP hits you hard and doesn't let up."
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Third Grade
Series Volume Number
1
CLASSIFICATION_METADATA
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Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Synopsis
Eli Frieden lives in the most perfect town in the world: Serenity, New Mexico. In this idyllic place, every lawn is perfectly manicured and everyone has a pool and a tree house. Honesty and integrity are valued above all else. The thirty kids who live there never lie-they know it's a short leap from that to the awful problems of other, less fortunate places. Eli has never left Serenity . . . 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. . . . This is the first book in a thrilling new series from bestselling (noncriminal) mastermind Gordon Korman., 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., 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., Eli Frieden lives in the most boring town in the world: Serenity, New Mexico. Only thirty kids live in the idyllic town, where every lawn is perfectly manicured and everyone has a pool and a basketball hoop. Honesty and kindness are the backbone of the community. There is no crime in this utopia. Eli has never left town.... Why would he ever want to But everything changes the day he and his friend Randy bike to the edge of the city limits. Eli is suddenly struck with a paralyzing headache and collapses. Almost instantly, a crew of security--or "Purple People Eaters," as the kids call them--descend via helicopter. Eli awakens in the hospital, and the next day, Randy and his family are gone. As Eli convinces his friends Tori and Malik to help him investigate Randy's disappearance, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems in Serenity. As the clues mount to reveal a shocking discovery, the kids realize they can trust no one--least of all their own parents. So they hatch a plan for what could be the greatest breakout in history--but will they survive And if they do, where do they go from there This first book in a thrilling new series from the middle grade "mastermind" Gordon Korman is sure to be a hit with his myriad fans.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.K8369Mas 2015
Copyright Date
2015
ebay_catalog_id
4
