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The Hypnotists, 1 - by Gordon Korman (Paperback)

The Hypnotists, 1 - by  Gordon Korman (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The first book in an all-new, mesmerizing adventure from the masterful, #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author KormanNa fast, fun, and fantastic tale about a kid who can make other people do what he wants and who's wanted big-time because of it.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The first book in an all-new, mesmerizing adventure from the masterful, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Gordon Korman -- now in paperback!<p></p>Is it a gift . . . or is it a curse? Jax Opus can use his color-changing eyes to make people do things they don't want to do. (Only his color-blind best friend, Tommy, seems immune.) At first, Jax doesn't know what he's doing -- temporarily hypnotizing friends, foes, and strangers. But then his power pushes things way too far, and his secret isn't a secret any longer.Soon Jax finds himself meeting Dr. Elias Mako, who wants him to join a special institution that will teach him how to use his powers. But what will his powers be used for? That's the big question for Jax as his hypnotic abilities draw him into a conspiracy that will have him racing against time and a mysterious mastermind to save his best friend, his parents, and the entire United States.From #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Gordon Korman comes a fast, fun, and fantastic adventure about a kid who can make other people do what he wants -- and who's wanted big-time because of it.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Praise for Gordon Korman's Swindle series: -Pure fun from top to bottom. -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL-Korman's fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages. -- VOYA-Korman again knocks it out of the park . . . interesting, full of humor, and good fun. -- VOYA-Goofball-funny and addictive. -- KIRKUS REVIEWS<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>GORDON KORMAN</b> is a beloved author of over ninety-five novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, <i>I Want to Go Home </i>and<i> Slacker. </i>Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.</p>

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