Slacker [Paperback]

From the bestselling author ofSwindleandUngiftedcomes the funny, fantastic story of an underachiever who ends up achieving much more than any overachiever could ever imagine.

Cameron Boxer is very happy to spend his life avoiding homework, hanging out with his friends, and gaming for hours in his basement. It's not too hard for him to get away with it . . . until he gets so caught up in one game that he almost lets his house burn down around him. Oops.It's time for some serious damage control -- so Cameron and his friends invent a fake school club that will make it seem like they're doing good deeds instead of slacking off. The problem? Some kids think the club is real -- and Cameron is stuck being president.Soon Cameron is part of a mission to save a beaver named Elvis from certain extinction. Along the way, he makes some new friends -- and some powerful new enemies. The guy who never cared about anything is now at the center of everything . . . and it's going to take all his slacker skills to win this round.Praise forSwindle: Scary, funny, and hysterical adventures! --Chicago Tribune Pure fun from top to bottom. --School Library JournalPraise forThe Hypnotists: Fast-paced . . . an entertaining mix of intense action and goofy fun. --Publishers WeeklyPraise forUngifted: A gem for readers looking for a book where the underdog comes out on top. --Voice of Youth Advocates Funny and insightful. --Publishers WeeklyPraise forSchooled:* This rewarding novel features an engaging main character and some memorable moments of comedy, tenderness, and reflection. --Booklist, starred reviewGordon 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,andSlacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and nl³Y