The Great Greene Heist - by Varian Johnson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Originally published in hardcover in 2014 by Arthur A. Levine Books.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Saving the school -- one con at a time. (And in paperback!)<p></p>A political heist page-turner set in middle school? Is that even possible? Varian Johnson shows us how it's done. - Gordon Korman, author of SWINDLE Do yourself a favor and start reading immediately. - Rebecca Stead, author of WHEN YOU REACH ME Jackson Greene swears he's given up scheming. Then school bully Keith Sinclair announces he's running for Student Council president, against Jackson's former friend Gaby de la Cruz. Gaby wants Jackson to stay out of it -- but he knows Keith has connections to the principal, which could win him the presidency no matter the vote count. So Jackson assembles a crack team: Hashemi Larijani, tech genius. Victor Cho, bankroll. Megan Feldman, science goddess. Charlie de la Cruz, reporter. Together they devise a plan that will take down Keith, win Gaby's respect, and make sure the election is done right. If they can pull it off, it will be remembered as the school's greatest con ever -- one worthy of the name THE GREAT GREENE HEIST.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Praise for <i>The Great Greene Heist</i>: A delightful and diverse cast of middle school students with a wide range of backgrounds and interest concocts a series of elaborate schemes . . . The elaborate bait-and-switch of this fast-paced, funny caper novel will surprise its readers as much as the victims. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred reviewA political heist page-turner set in middle school? Is that even possible? Varian Johnson shows us how it's done, expertly walking the tightrope between true-to-life school experiences and belly laughs. - Gordon Korman, author of <i>Swindle</i> and <i>The Hypnotists</i>Pay attention! This terrific story speeds ahead on every page, but the lively characters will make you care enough to keep up. Do yourself a favor and start reading immediately." - Rebecca Stead, Newbery-winning author of <i>When You Reach Me</i> and <i>Liar and Spy</i>"This fast, funny heist novel takes the reader on a ride full of twists and turns. I'm a sucker for a good scam, and Jackson and his gang work one of the best in the business. Nice pull, Varian Johnson!" - Jude Watson, author of <i>Loot</i> and <i>The 39 Clues: In Too Deep</i><i>The Great Greene Heist</i> is one crazy cool caper! - Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor-winning author of <i>One Crazy Summer</i> and <i>P.S. Be 11</i>A smart, charming, and hilarious novel featuring one of my favorite protagonists in years. I'd follow Jackson Greene anywhere, and <i>The Great Greene Heist</i> is a fantastic ride. - Matt de la Pena, author of <i>The Living</i> and <i>Mexican Whiteboy</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Varian Johnson is the author of several novels for children and young adults, including <i>The Parker Inheritance</i>, for which he won a Coretta Scott King Honor award; <i>The Great Greene Heist</i>, which was an ALA Notable Children's Book, a <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> Best Book of 2014, and a Texas Library Association Lone Star List selection; and <i>To Catch a Cheat</i>, another Jackson Greene adventure and a Kids' Indie Next List pick. He lives with his family near Austin, Texas. You can find him online at varianjohnson.com.
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