The Swindle series is by Gordon Korman, you know, the one who's written so many books they barely fit on his author bio at the back of his books. Of course it's good. It's a cute series with relatable characters who become Griffin Bing's team. Griffin Bing is the man with the plan. His adventures are all about proving himself as a kid and standing up for himself and his friends. Sometimes, okay, oftentimes his adventures get a bit out of hand. Korman manages to keep the story actually seem realistic. There are 7 books in this series, all super quick reads, for you to enjoy.

Genre: Adventure, children's literature (I enjoyed reading it at age 12)

Author: Gordon Korman

Description:

After a mean collector named Swindle cons him out of his most valuable baseball card, Griffin Bing must put together a band of misfits to break into Swindle's compound and recapture the card. There are many things standing in their way -- a menacing guard dog, a high-tech security system, a very secret hiding place, and their general inability to drive -- but Griffin and his team are going to get back what's rightfully his . . . even if hijinks ensue.
This is Gordon Korman at his crowd-pleasing best, perfect for readers who like to hoot, howl, and heist.