Masterminds: 1 - Softcover

Korman, Gordon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062299999 ISBN 13: 9780062299994

Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen, 2016

Synopsis

-A terrific page-turner, full of unexpected twists and revelations. Buckle up.---James PattersonThe first book in a new action-packed series from New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman is perfect for young fans of James Patterson and John Grisham. Eli Frieden lives in the most perfect town in the world: Serenity, New Mexico. 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.

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Review:

"A terrific page-turner, full of unexpected twists and revelations. Buckle up."--James Patterson

"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

"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

"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

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

From the Back Cover:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0062299999
• ISBN 13: 9780062299994
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352