the great greene heist by varian johnson

Now Gaby's friends have nominated her for school president, and conniving classmate Keith Sinclair is determined to win the election by any means necessary. After a kissing incident that's been dubbed 'Mid-Day PDA,' Jackson's friend Gabriela de la Cruz isn't speaking to him. Jackson Greene, 13, has exhibited 'four months of model behavior,' an amazing feat considering that he naturally tends toward scheming, pranking, and dreaming (it runs in the family). *'The lively (and racially diverse) cast of characters and the intricate plot will make this a story to read again for the sheer fun of it all'- Horn Book, starred review

If they can pull it off, it will be remembered as the school's greatest con ever - one worthy of the name THE GREAT GREENE HEIST. Together they devise a plan that will take down Keith, win Gaby's respect, and make sure the election is done right. So Jackson assembles a crack team: Hashemi Larijani, tech genius.

Gaby wants Jackson to stay out of it - but he knows Keith has 'connections' to the principal, which could win him the presidency no matter the vote count. Then school bully Keith Sinclair announces he's running for Student Council president, against Jackson's former friend Gaby de la Cruz. Jackson Greene swears he's given up scheming. 'Do yourself a favor and start reading immediately.' - Rebecca Stead, author of WHEN YOU REACH ME 'A political heist page-turner set in middle school? Is that even possible? Varian Johnson shows us how it's done.' - Gordon Korman, author of SWINDLE

The great greene heist by varian johnson