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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables, Gordon Korman, comes a hilarious middle grade novel about a group of kids forced to “unplug” at a wellness camp—where they instead find intrigue, adventure, and a whole lot of chaos. Perfect for fans of Korman’s Ungifted and the Masterminds series, as well as Carl Hiaasen’s eco mysteries. As the son of the world’s most famous tech billionaire, spoiled Jett Baranov has always gotten what he wanted. So when his father’s private jet drops him in the middle of the Arkansas wilderness, at a place called the Oasis, Jett can’t believe it. He’s forced to hand over his cell phone, eat grainy veggie patties, and participate in wholesome activities with the other kids, who he has absolutely no interest in hanging out with.As the weeks go on, Jett starts to get used to the unplugged life and even bonds with the other kids over their discovery of a baby-lizard-turned-pet, Needles. But he can’t help noticing that the adults at the Oasis are acting really strange.Jett is determined to get to the bottom of things, but can he convince everybody that he is no longer just a spoiled brat who is making trouble?
CONTRIBUTORS: Gordon KormanEAN: 9780062798909COUNTRY: United StatesPAGES: WEIGHT: 227 gHEIGHT: 194 cm
PUBLISHED BY: HarperCollins Publishers IncDATE PUBLISHED: CITY: GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / FriendshipWIDTH: 130 cmSPINE:
Book Themes:
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
“A provocative take on the redemptive power of friends and pets.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)
“This fast-paced, funny friendship story will delight realistic fiction readers and fans of Korman’s work.” — School Library Journal
“A fun, low-tech summer adventure.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Korman injects his signature dry humor throughout… Entertaining.” — Publishers Weekly
Gordon Korman published his first book at age fourteen and since then has written more than ninety middle grade and teen novels. Favorites include the New York Times bestselling Ungifted, Supergifted, The Unteachables, Pop, Schooled, and the Masterminds series. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. You can visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables, Gordon Korman, comes a hilarious middle grade novel about a group of kids forced to “unplug” at a wellness camp—where they instead find intrigue, adventure, and a whole lot of chaos. Perfect for fans of Korman’s Ungifted and the Masterminds series, as well as Carl Hiaasen’s eco mysteries. As the son of the world’s most famous tech billionaire, spoiled Jett Baranov has always gotten what he wanted. So when his father’s private jet drops him in the middle of the Arkansas wilderness, at a place called the Oasis, Jett can’t believe it. He’s forced to hand over his cell phone, eat grainy veggie patties, and participate in wholesome activities with the other kids, who he has absolutely no interest in hanging out with.As the weeks go on, Jett starts to get used to the unplugged life and even bonds with the other kids over their discovery of a baby-lizard-turned-pet, Needles. But he can’t help noticing that the adults at the Oasis are acting really strange.Jett is determined to get to the bottom of things, but can he convince everybody that he is no longer just a spoiled brat who is making trouble?
CONTRIBUTORS: Gordon KormanEAN: 9780062798909COUNTRY: United StatesPAGES: WEIGHT: 227 gHEIGHT: 194 cm
PUBLISHED BY: HarperCollins Publishers IncDATE PUBLISHED: CITY: GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / FriendshipWIDTH: 130 cmSPINE:
Book Themes:
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Gordon Korman published his first book at age fourteen and since then has written more than ninety middle grade and teen novels. Favorites include the New York Times bestselling Ungifted, Supergifted, The Unteachables, Pop, Schooled, and the Masterminds series. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. You can visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.
I was truly blessed to hear this book read aloud by the author herself. As a teacher, I have to give Refiloe five stars as she held those six year old's in the palm of her hand. If any of you know children, you know they have the concentration of a flea! The children, however, were spellbound, for just under a hour. When I reflected back on how successful the author's visit was I realized, it was the content of the book that captured their hearts. Every child could relate to one or other theme that was addressed in this beautifully illustrated book. If truth be told, it was also magnificently presented. Refiloe is a dynamic orator. Many more schools need to have her books on their library shelves and allow her to grace them with her presence.