58 pages • 1 hour read
Gordon KormanSwindle
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2008A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Swindle by Gordon Korman, 6th-grader Griffin Bing enlists a group of his classmates to help him retrieve a rare Babe Ruth baseball card from an unscrupulous collector named Swindle, who conned Griffin out of the card. The story follows Griffin and his friends' elaborate heist to reclaim the card, navigating several challenges along the way.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Swindle by Gordon Korman is generally lauded for its fast-paced and engaging plot, appealing to middle-grade readers. Critics highlight its humor, diverse characters, and clever schemes, which keep the story entertaining. However, some reviews note a lack of depth in character development and predictability in the storyline, which may limit its appeal to older readers.
Who Should Read Swindle?
Readers who enjoy Gordon Korman’s Swindle likely appreciate fast-paced, action-packed narratives filled with clever plots and spirited characters. Fans of books like The 39 Clues series or Holes by Louis Sachar, which combine mystery, adventure, and teamwork, would find Swindle particularly engaging.
Recommended
Reading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
710LBook Details
Action / Adventure
Children's Literature
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt