The Great Greene Heist
Written by Varian Johnson
Jackson Greene, middle schooler, is way too smart for his own good. He’s a budding con man who rarely gets caught, but he does take big risks. Then again, his heart is in the right place. The one time he did get caught earned him a bad reputation with the principal and alienated the love of his life, Gaby. When Gaby ends up running for student body president against Jackson’s sworn enemy and cheater, Keith, Jackson decides to help Gaby. Without her knowledge. Jackson and Gaby’s twin brother, Charlie, devise an elaborate plan, partly Star Trek and partly Ocean’s Eleven inspired, to make sure Keith doesn’t steal the election. With a few surprises, the team, sometimes referred to as Gang Greene, get the job done.
Kids, especially middle schoolers, will love the hilarious adventure and recognize people they know in the characters. From the geeks and nerds who speak Klingon to the jocks and rich kids who feel entitled. Teachers and parents will like the fact that each transgression carries consequences.
This is a chance for kids to practice their literacy skills while being entertained.
Title: The Great Greene Heist- Author: Varian Johnson
- Published: Scholastic, 2015
- Reviewer: Sue Poduska
- Format: Paperback, 240 pages
- Grade Level: 5 to 9
- Genre: Fiction, Friendship, Honesty
- ISBN: 978-0-545-52553-4
