Book : Hideout (swindle #5) (5) - Korman, Gordon

-Titulo Original : Hideout (swindle #5) (5)

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Scholastic Press

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The Man With The Plan and his friends return in this fifth romp in the Swindle series!HIDEOUT: a place to escape detection, especially when being chased by someone determined to have revenge. . . When Griffin Bing and his friends first met Luthor, he was a vicious attack dog working for the slimy S. Wendell Palomino - also known as Swindle. The kids rescued Luthor and never thought theyd see Swindle again. But now Swindles returned. And he wants his dog back.Swindle has manipulated the law so that theres no way for Savannah Drysdale to keep Luthor in her house. Before he can be taken away, they decide to make him disappear - away from Swindle.Six kids. Three hideouts. One extremely large dog.What could possibly go wrong? From School Library Journal Gr 5-7-Readers ready for adventure and high jinks should be pleased with this latest title about Griffin Bing and his friends. This time, the last person they ever thought would show his face again has slimed his way back into town with a nasty agenda. Swindle wants not only revenge for having his reputation ruined, but he also wants his dog back. Luthor has been living with Savannah ever since Swindle ran off. But Swindle, hoping to make money now that the dog is famous, has changed his story about giving him up. Griffin needs a plan to rescue the oversize Doberman and decides to make him disappear. A fast-paced mystery that has it all, this title will make old fans rejoice while bringing new ones into the fold. A short recap in the beginning brings readers up to speed on what happened in the previous books. Familiar characters are brought back and the problems come barreling in from the get-go. The pace is quick, the story line is amusingly far-fetched, and the writing is at its best. Hilarious and sure to please, this is required reading for those already hooked on the escapades of Griffin and his pals.-Mariela Siegert, Westfield Middle School, Bloomingdale, IL?(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. From Booklist Now that ex-guard dog Luthor has made it big as a show dog, his former owner, the shady collector Swindle, has finagled a court order forcing Savannah to return the giant Doberman. Enter Griffin Bing, burgeoning mastermind. Swindle promises to use Luthor’s winnings to ruin the kids’ lives, but if Savannah, Griffin, and their friends can hide Luthor long enough, they will have time to appeal the court order. The problem? They’re going to different summer camps, so they will need three different hideouts. Korman’s fifth Man with the Plan book is far-fetched but playful and will appeal equally to lovers of dogs and heists. Grades 3-5, --Krista Hutley Review Praise for Swindle:Pure fun from top to bottom. - School Library JournalKormans fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages. - VOYAPraise for Zoobreak:Korman again knocks it out of the park...interesting, full of humor, and good fun. - VOYAKormans second tale of 11-year-old Mr. Fix-it Griffin and his friends is a page-turning adventure....The authors fans will be more than pleased. - KirkusThis book is overflowing with energy, and each chapter ends with the promise of more excitement. In addition, woven perfectly into the story...are the themes of friendship, working together, accomplishing the impossible, and having the courage to do what is right. - Kidreads Praise for Framed:“Goofball-funny and addictive” - Kirkus Reviews“Make no mistake; this mystery will keep readers guessing until the end, and there is enough action to keep readers on the edge of their seats.” - School Library Journal About the Author GORDON KORMAN is a beloved author of over ninety-five novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home and Slacker. Born in