About the Author

Gordon Korman is the beloved author of over one hundred novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home, and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com

Reviews

Praise for War Stories: * "This weave of perceptive, well-told tales wears its agenda with unusual grace." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewPraise for Restart: * "A fresh approach to the familiar topic of bullying, kept credible by believable characters and events, with typical Korman humor and just the right touch of mystery." -- School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for Slacker: "Upbeat, inspiring, and full of Korman's signature sense of humor." -- Publishers Weekly"Korman makes comedy look deceptively easy." -- BooklistPraise for Swindle: "Scary, funny, and hysterical adventures!" -- Chicago Tribune"Pure fun from top to bottom." -- School Library JournalPraise for The Hypnotists: "Fast-paced... an entertaining mix of intense action and goofy fun." -- Publishers WeeklyPraise 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 WeeklyPraise for Schooled: * "This rewarding novel features an engaging main character and some memorable moments of comedy, tenderness, and reflection." -- Booklist, starred review