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Swindle (Swindle, #1)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Young Adult

by Gordon Korman

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3.94 (13.6K ratings)
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description 256 pages

Swindle by Gordon Korman holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 13.6K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 256 pages.

About Swindle

Ocean's 11... with 11-year-olds, in a super stand-alone heist caper from Gordon Korman!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.

Detail Value
Author Gordon Korman
Published 2008
Pages 256
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Young Adult
Average Rating 3.94 / 5.00
Total Ratings 13,562

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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13.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.94, Swindle is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.94
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Swindle?

Swindle is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Swindle worth reading?

Based on 13.6K reader ratings, Swindle has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Swindle?

Swindle has 256 pages.

Who wrote Swindle?

Swindle was written by Gordon Korman. It was first published in 2008.

What is the ISBN for Swindle?

The ISBN-13 for Swindle is 9780439903450.0.

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