| 46,622 (47,818) | 1,026 | 280 | (3.86) | 51 | 0 | Gordon Korman was born in Montreal, Canada on October 23, 1963. When his 7th-grade English teacher told the class they could have 45 minutes a day for four months to work on a story of their choice, Korman began This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall. He was also the class monitor for the Scholastic TAB Book Club, so he sent his novel to the address on the TAB flyer, and a few days after his 14th birthday, he had a book contract with Scholastic. By the time he graduated from high school, he had published five other novels and several articles for Canadian newspapers. He received a BFA degree from New York University with a major in Dramatic Writing and a minor in Film and TV. He has written over 75 books for children and young adults including the Swindle series, The Juvie Three, and two books of poetry written by the fictional character Jeremy Bloom. (Bowker Author Biography) — biography from One False Note … (more) |
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Gordon Korman has 18 past events. (show)  GORDON KORMAN - Masterminds Friday, February 13 at 7PM Bestselling Middle Grade Author GORDON KORMON speaking & signing MastermindsGordon Korman, the author of over seventy middle grade and teen novels, is here tonight with the first book in a thrilling new high-concept middle grade series. Mastermind kicks off the story of a group of kids who discover they were cloned from the DNA of some of the greatest criminal Masterminds in history for a sociological experiment. Bring your young reader down tonight and discover a great new series from a prolific and bestselling author!
ABOUT Gordon Korman
Gordon Korman has written more than seventy middle-grade and teen novels, including the New York Times bestselling THE 39 CLUES: CAHILLS VS. VESPERS BOOK ONE: THE MEDUSA PLOT; the Swindle series; UNGIFTED; the Island series, POP; SCHOOLED; NO MORE DEAD DOGS; SON OF THE MOB; and many other favorites. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. Can't make it to the event? You can order a signed, personalized copy of this book. We ship worldwide. Simply write "SIGNED COPY" and the name for the personalizations in the Comments field during checkout. Thank you for supproting George Friedman and your local independent bookstore!
Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
 Gordon Korman Gordon Korman will discuss and sign Masterminds, his new book for middle graders. When: Thursday, February 12, 5:00 pm Where: Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079 Admission: In order to go through the signing line and meet Gordon Korman, please purchase Masterminds from Blue Willow Bookshop. At the time of your purchase, we will issue a signing line ticket that indicates your place in line. Your book and signing line ticket can be picked up at the event. About the Author: Gordon Korman has written more than seventy middle-grade and teen novels, including the New York Times bestseller THE MEDUSA PLOT (The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, book one); the SWINDLE series; UNGIFTED; the ISLAND trilogy; POP; SCHOOLED; NO MORE DEAD DOGS; SON OF THE MOB and many other favorites. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. Book: Eli Frieden lives in the most perfect town in the world: Serenity, New Mexico. In this idyllic place, every lawn is perfectly manicured, and everyone has a pool and a tree house. Honesty and integrity are valued above all else. The thirty kids who live there never lie--they know it's a short leap from that to the awful problems of other, less fortunate places. Eli has never left Serenity. Why would he ever want to? Then one day he bikes to the edge of the city limits, and something so crazy and unexpected happens, it changes everything. Eli convinces his friends to help him investigate further, and soon it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems in Serenity. The clues mount to reveal a shocking discovery, connecting their ideal crime-free community to some of the greatest criminal Masterminds ever known. The kids realize they can trust no one, least of all their own parents. Ordering: A limited number of autographed copies of this book will be available for purchase after the event. If you cannot attend the event, and would like a personalized copy of this book, please call us before the event at (281) 497-8675. If you can't attend the event or need a copy shipped to you, you may call the store or add the appropriate book to your cart on our website. Payment type must be "CreditCard." In the order notes, add personalization details. To place an international order, please email orders@bluewillowbookshop.com to obtain shipping details and to have items shipped to you. Staff will respond within 24-48 hours. Attachment Size gordonkorman_small.jpg 5.7 KB
Location: Street: 14532 Memorial Dr City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77079 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
 LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY READERS: Jude Watson & Gordon Korman This event will be held at Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY. The League of Extraordinary Readers is a monthly author event series for kids ages 8-12 (and those who are kids at heart). Come to the bookstore to meet your favorite children's book authors, with giveaways, snacks and fun at every event! RSVP Requested: RSVP via email or Facebook and share this event with your friends!
On a foggy night in Amsterdam, a man falls from a rooftop to the wet pavement below. It's Alfie McQuinn, the notorious cat burglar, and he's dying. As sirens wail in the distance, Alfie manages to get out two last words to his young son, March: "Find jewels." But March learns that his father is not talking about a stash of Loot. He's talking about Jules, the twin sister March never knew he had. No sooner than the two find each other, they're picked up by the police and sent to the world's worst orphanage.
Jude Watson is a pseudonym for the 2008 National Book Award finalist, Judy Blundell. Jude Watson is currently the most celebrated author in the prequel-era of the Star Wars phenomenon. She's no stranger to science fiction — her own series, entitled Danger.com, is a mystery series based on the Internet.
In Gordon Korman's The Hypnotists 12-year-old Jackson Opus doesn’t know it, but he’s the most powerful natural hypnotist on earth. At first, Jax thinks his new talent is beyond awesome. How would you feel if you could make anybody do whatever you want them to? But the reality turns out to be a little more complicated. What will his remarkable abilities be used for? That’s the big question for Jax as his hypnotic gifts draw him into a conspiracy that has him racing against time to save his best friend, his parents, and the entire free world.
Gordon Korman has written more than fifty middle-grade and teen novels. Favorites include the New York Times #1 bestseller The 39 Clues: One False Note, The Juvie Three, Son of the Mob, Born to Rock, and Schooled. Though he didn't play football in high school, Gordon's been a lifelong fan and season ticket holder. He says, "I've always been fascinated by the 'culture of collision' in football and wanted to explore it-not just from the highlight films but from its darker side as well." Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York.
Location: Street: 6422 Montgomery St., Suite 6 City: Rhinebeck, Province: New York Postal Code: 12572-0482 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
 CANCELLED: Reading Pays - Pass it On! with Gordon Korman THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO TRAVEL COMPLICATIONS. St. Louis Public Library - Central Branch Kids in Grades 3-6! Get your FREE copy of Swindle at any St. Louis Public Library Branch beginning March 31 (while supplies last). Then “pass it on”—share your copy of Swindle with a friend. You and your friends can meet Gordon Korman when he discusses his book at Central Library on May 13.
When Griffin is cheated out of a million-dollar baseball card by a sleazy collector, the only way to get it back is to steal it. Swindle introduces a dream team of kids who perform blockbuster-movie-style operations—from stealing back the baseball card, to freeing mistreated animals from a cheesy zoo, to hiding a lovable but unstable (and occasionally vicious) Doberman from its unscrupulous former owner.
Location: Street: Left Bank Books - Central West End Additional: 399 N. Euclid Ave. City: Saint Louis, Province: Missouri Postal Code: 63108 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
Worlds Collide Tour! Change of Venue: The event will now take place at Exeter High School auditorium 1 Blue Hawk Drive Exeter, NH 03833 Change of Venue: The event will now take place at Exeter High School auditorium 1 Blue Hawk Drive Exeter, NH 03833 YOU MUST GET TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT!! Event Info: Who’s excited?! You know we are! But to help you have the best time possible here are some things you should know about the event. -Event is April 25th @ 6:00 at Exeter High School in Exeter, NH (doors open at 5pm)
- You will be able to meet James Dashner, Gordon Korman, Jude Watson, and Brandon Mull. Rick Riordan will be on stage for the presentation only.
- You are allowed to bring one outside book into the event with you (one outside book per person), the rest of the books, if you wish to have signed, will have to be purchased either at Water Street Bookstore before the event or at CMS during the event. Please only 39 Clue, Spirit Animal, and Infinity Ring books.
- Rick Riordan’s first 39 Clue book will be signed by him and available for sale at the event.
- We encourage you to dress up as your favorite character from one of the three series.
- There will be many fun activities set up at the event so we encourage that you come early so you can experience them all.
If you have any further questions or concerns please contact Heather at heather@waterstreetbooks.com or call us at 603.778.9731
Location: Street: Exeter High School Additional: 1 Blue Hawk Drive City: Exeter, Province: New Hampshire Postal Code: 03833-2456 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
 "Bookworms" Book Club, ages 8 to 12 Kids ONLY book club for ages 8 to 12 meets monthly to discuss two books. Kids Get 15% Off Selections! Sign up with a bookseller at the store or by calling (970)926-7323 Book selections for October 14th meeting: Ungifted, By Gordon Korman Schooled, By Gordon KormanLocation: Street: 295 Main Street C101 City: Edwards, Province: Colorado Postal Code: 81632-7932 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
 39 Clues - Cahills vs. Vespers: Book Three 39 Clues - Cahills vs. vespers: Book Three: The dead of night Must have read The dead of night as well as the first 2 books in the series in order to participate Thursday, February 23 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Come discuss book 3 ( The dead of night), make a maze and more! Reservations required (call 781-871-7801 or e-mail to jbcove@bibeau.us with "Storytime Reservations" in subject line) Location: Street: STORYBOOK COVE - EVENT ROOM Additional: Merchants Row - UPPER LEVEL City: Hanover, Province: Massachusetts Postal Code: 02339-1655 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
 Cahills vs. Vespers - Books One and Two (must have read both books) 39 Clues - Cahills vs. vespers: Book One: The Medusa Plot and Book Two: A King's Ransom Must have read The Medusa Plot and A King's Ransom Thursday, February 23 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Come discuss book 1 (Medusa Plot) and book 2 ( A King's Ransom), make a maze and more! Have to have read book to participate. Reservations required (call 781-871-7801 or e-mail to jbcove@bibeau.us with "Storytime Reservations" in subject line)
Location: Street: Storybook Cove - EVENT ROOM Additional: Merchants Row - UPPER LEVEL City: Hanover, Province: Massachusetts Postal Code: 02339-1655 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
Gordon Korman Gordon Korman discusses The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers Book One: The Medusa Plot. At Children's Bookstore Stage. In this explosive new 39 Clues series, Cahills across the globe have been kidnapped by a new enemy and it’s up to Amy and Dan to save them. In addition to writing several of the 39 Clues novels, Gordon Korman is the author of Framed, Zoobreak, Swindle, and Son of the Mob, as well as the On the Run series and the Island, Everest, Dive, and Kidnapped trilogies. (DDay)… (more)
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