Book Review: The Great Greene Heist

Title: The Great Greene Heist
Author: Varian Johnson
Genre: Realistic Fiction
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Rating:

Scheming fun

Summary: Jackson has a reputation for scheming and running cons in his middle school. After getting in trouble, he swears he's gone straight. Then his "nemesis", Keith, runs for student council against Jackson's former friend Gaby. Jackson's certain Keith is up to no good. He assembles a team for one final job: to make sure the election is fair. Can Jackson trick the bully without catching the attention of the principal who has it out for him?
My Opinion: A fun read for the summer (or anytime really). It's a book for anyone who's ever wanted to put a bully in his place. Jackson and his crew deftly trap Keith without resorting to bullying themselves. In fact, at various points Jackson holds members of the crew back from taking the plan too far. A great cast of characters flesh out a fantastic plot, so long as you are willing not to take it too seriously. The book includes a brief glossary of the terms the crew uses in their planning, like White Rabbit and Denver Boot.
More Information: The Great Greene Heist releases May 27th.

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