From Gordon Korman, the bestselling author of Restart, the story of a boy who's stuck at home with two broken legs... and who starts using cameras and a drone to spy on his classmates, neighbors, and a possible criminal who's come to town.If Carter hadn't been checking his phone, he might have seen his brother coming down the ski slopes in his direction.
9-12 Years
7.77" x 5.94" Hardcover
208 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Spies & Spying
Description
About the Book
"If Carter hadn't been checking his phone, he might have seen his brother coming down the ski slopes in his direction. And if Carter had seen his brother in time and avoided the crash, he might not have two broken legs right now. Oops. Now Carter is stuck at home for weeks, with both his legs in casts. Bored, he starts checking out the live feeds from police cams around his town. Before he knows it, he's obsessed-- watching his classmates when they don't know he's looking, and discovering some other very strange things going on that no one else is noticing. But what happens when Carter is found out--and the people he's watching know where he lives?"--
Book Synopsis
From Gordon Korman, the bestselling author of Restart, the story of a boy who's stuck at home with two broken legs... and who starts using cameras and a drone to spy on his classmates, neighbors, and a possible criminal who's come to town.
If Carter hadn't been checking his phone, he might have seen his brother coming down the ski slopes in his direction. And if Carter had seen his brother in time and avoided the crash, he might not have two broken legs right now.
Oops.
Now Carter is stuck at home for weeks, with both his legs in casts. Bored, he starts checking out the live feeds from police cams around his town. Before he knows it, he's obsessed -- watching his classmates when they don't know he's looking, and discovering some other VERY STRANGE things going on that no one else is noticing.
But what happens when Carter is found out... and the people he's watching know where he lives?
Accelerated Reading Level 5.3
Review Quotes
Praise for Faker:
"In this lively adventure by Korman, characters navigate complex ethical issues surrounding right and wrong, responsibility, and actions and repercussions. Trey's riveting struggle to justify his family's actions while seeking a more grounded life is levied by Korman's signature humor." -- Publishers Weekly
Praise for Mixed Up:
"The boys' creative brainstorming evokes classic Hardy Boys detective work, and they each emerge as bighearted, sympathetic heroes whose individual courage and support for one another is palpably rendered." -- Publishers Weekly
Praise for War Stories:
* "This weave of perceptive, well-told tales wears its agenda with unusual grace." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.77 Inches (H) x 5.94 Inches (W) x .74 Inches (D)
Weight: .71 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Spies & Spying
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Gordon Korman
Language: English
Street Date: July 1, 2025
TCIN: 93054979
UPC: 9781546126089
Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-9967
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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