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PublisherScholastic, Incorporated

ISBN-100545823161

ISBN-139780545823166

eBay Product ID (ePID)234845807

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Book TitleSlacker

Number of Pages240 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2017

TopicHumorous Stories, General, Social Themes / General (See Also Headings under Family), Animals / General, Social Themes / Values & Virtues

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorGordon Korman

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight5.9 Oz

Item Length7.6 in

Item Width5.2 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

ReviewsPraise for Swindle : "Scary, funny, and hysterical adventures!" -- Chicago Tribune "Pure fun from top to bottom." -- School Library Journal Praise for The Hypnotists: "Fast-paced... an entertaining mix of intense action and goofy fun." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Ungifted : "A gem for readers looking for a book where the underdog comes out on top." -- Voice of Youth Advocates "Funny and insightful." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Schooled : * "This rewarding novel features an engaging main character and some memorable moments of comedy, tenderness, and reflection." -- Booklist , starred review, Praise for Swindle : "Scary, funny, and hysterical adventures!" -- Chicago Tribune "Pure fun from top to bottom." -- School Library Journal Praise for The Hypnotists : "Fast-paced . . . an entertaining mix of intense action and goofy fun." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Ungifted : "A gem for readers looking for a book where the underdog comes out on top." -- Voice of Youth Advocates "Funny and insightful." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Schooled : * "This rewarding novel features an engaging main character and some memorable moments of comedy, tenderness, and reflection." -- Booklist , starred review

Grade FromThird Grade

Grade ToSeventh Grade

SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Swindle and Ungifted comes the funny, fantastic story of an underachiever who ends up achieving much more than any overachiever could ever imagine.Cameron Boxer is very happy to spend his life avoiding homework, hanging out with his friends, and gaming for hours in his basement. It's not too hard for him to get away with it . . . until he gets so caught up in one game that he almost lets his house burn down around him. Oops.It's time for some serious damage control -- so Cameron and his friends invent a fake school club that will make it seem like they're doing good deeds instead of slacking off. The problem? Some kids think the club is real -- and Cameron is stuck being president.Soon Cameron is part of a mission to save a beaver named Elvis from certain extinction. Along the way, he makes some new friends -- and some powerful new enemies. The guy who never cared about anything is now at the center of everything . . . and it's going to take all his slacker skills to win this round., From the bestselling author of Swindle and Ungifted comes the funny, fantastic story of an underachiever who ends up achieving much more than any overachiever could ever imagine. Cameron Boxer is very happy to spend his life avoiding homework, hanging out with his friends, and gaming for hours in his basement. It's not too hard for him to get away with it . . . until he gets so caught up in one game that he almost lets his house burn down around him. Oops.It's time for some serious damage control -- so Cameron and his friends invent a fake school club that will make it seem like they're doing good deeds instead of slacking off. The problem? Some kids think the club is real -- and Cameron is stuck being president.Soon Cameron is part of a mission to save a beaver named Elvis from certain extinction. Along the way, he makes some new friends -- and some powerful new enemies. The guy who never cared about anything is now at the center of everything . . . and it's going to take all his slacker skills to win this round., From the bestselling author of Swindle and Ungifted comes the funny, fantastic story of an underachiever who ends up achieving much more than any overachiever could ever imagine. Cameron Boxer is very happy to spend his life avoiding homework, hanging out with his friends, and gaming for hours in his basement. It's not too hard for him to get away with it . . . until he gets so caught up in one game that he almost lets his house burn down around him. Oops. It's time for some serious damage control -- so Cameron and his friends invent a fake school club that will make it seem like they're doing good deeds instead of slacking off. The problem? Some kids think the club is real -- and Cameron is stuck being president. Soon Cameron is part of a mission to save a beaver named Elvis from certain extinction. Along the way, he makes some new friends -- and some powerful new enemies. The guy who never cared about anything is now at the center of everything . . . and it's going to take all his slacker skills to win this round.

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by finelbay
27 Feb, 2020
good book
Great book -- reading it with boys who are struggling readers. These kids consider themselves gamers and generally avoid reading. They can't wait to continue reading this book!
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