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Overview

The sequel to Gordon Korman's SWINDLE - the Man With A Plan is back!

When Griffin Bing's class goes to a floating zoo, they don't expect to see animals being treated so badly. They don't expect to find Cleo, Dog Whisperer Savannah's pet monkey who's been missing for weeks. And they really don't expect to have to hide the animals once they've rescued them! Hilarity ensues as Griffin's team once more pulls off a heist...trying to break the animals back into a (better) zoo!

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Children's Literature
Poor Luthor, Savannah Drysdale's pet Doberman, is absolutely devastated missing his best friend, Cleopatra, a capuchin monkey who has been missing for weeks. Griffin Bing, Savannah's school teacher has scheduled a class trip to a floating zoo where Savannah discovers Cleo and the harsh, dirty, unhealthy atmosphere of the zoo. Knowing that Cleo has been stolen, Savannah and her friends are so appalled by the conditions of the floating zoo they plan to rescue not only Cleo but the entire lot of animals. This is a wonderful, unique story that is tension-filled from the very beginning and does not let up. With the help of Savannah's friends, one with a sleep disorder, one who claims to be "The Man With A Plan," and a wonderful assortment of adult characters, this story pulls the reader in right from the start. The idea is clever, and Savannah is portrayed as Cedarville's greatest authority on animals. There is a lot of information woven throughout the story that kids will find interesting as well. Riveting, humorous and well told, this book is a great read for kids. Reviewer: Joan Elste
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Eleven-year-old Griffin Bing was known for being The Man with the Plan. So when his friend Savannah's pet monkey goes missing, she enlists his help in finding her. While on a school trip, they discover Savannah's beloved Cleopatra aboard a filthy floating zoo run by an unscrupulous zookeeper, Mr. Nastase (aka Mr. Nasty) and his gigantic security guard, Klaus. When no adults are able to prove the monkey is hers, Savannah prevails upon Griffin to come up with a rescue plan: he launches Operation Zoobreak. To complement his skills as a burglar and Savannah's expert animal knowledge, Griffin recruits an unlikely team that includes an accomplished climber, a computer wizard, a would-be actor, and the smallest kid in town. Like any good planner, Griffin is prepared for most contingencies, but what he does not count on is Savannah insisting that they rescue all of the animals on board. Heisting a monkey is one thing, but where can they stash the other forty animals without getting caught? Griffin realizes this turn of events might definitely require another plan, or perhaps even two. Korman again knocks it out of the park with his sequel to Swindle (Scholastic, 2008/ VOYA April 2008), which features the same rag-tag cast of misfit characters. Both children and adults will find the story fast moving and enjoyable. The often-unpredictable plot is interesting, full of humor, and good fun. This book should be highly appealing to middle school girls and boys. Reviewer: Judith Brink-Drescher
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Gr 5–7—The characters from Korman's Swindle (Scholastic, 2008) are reunited in this action-packed story. Eleven-year-old Savannah Drysdale's pet monkey has gone missing, and Savannah is sure that Cleo was stolen. On a class field trip aboard a floating animal zoo, she is convinced that the monkey in one of the exhibits is her pet. She enlists the help of her friend Griffin, known as the "Man With a Plan," to execute a zoo break. But, as Griffin knows, what looks good on paper doesn't always turn out quite as planned, especially when furry creatures are involved, and the rescuers end up with a lot more than they bargained for. Although the novel is heavy on plot and includes some very predictable bad guys, Korman manages to involve readers in the adventures of some likable young people who believe that they need to act, and not wait for adults to save the day. A satisfying read.—Kathy Kirchoefer, Prince Georges County Memorial Library System, New Carrollton, MD
Kirkus Reviews
Griffin Bing, "The Man With The Plan," and his full complement of co-conspirators from Swindle (2008) are back. Animal whisperer Savannah's Capuchin monkey Cleopatra turns up missing, and a suspicious banana leads Savannah to the conclusion that Cleo's been monkey-napped. They find her in a run-down floating zoo, but adults and authorities are no help in getting the monkey back. Griffin already has worries enough, since his best bud, the narcoleptic Ben, is about to be shipped off to a special school for those with sleep disorders. Even so, everyone agrees to a plan to spring Cleo-but they end up having to spring the whole zoo. The plan to hide 40 animals from parents and police and Mr. Nastase, the awful zookeeper, only works for so long, prompting Griffin to move on to plan three . . . . Possibly more improbable and even sillier than the first, Korman's second tale of 11-year-old Mr. Fix-it Griffin and his friends is a page-turning adventure that reads like a Disney movie waiting to be made. The author's fans will be more than pleased, and those unfamiliar with the first will likely look it up. (Fiction. 9-12)
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Gr 4–7—Gordon Korman reprises the characters he wrote with such success in Swindle (2008) in this action-packed, humorous sequel (2009, both Scholastic). Savannah, 11, is devastated when her beloved monkey, Cleo, is kidnapped and placed in a stinking, floating zoo run by two shysters. Her friend Griffin assembles a team (reminiscent of Mission Impossible) to get the creature out of her prison. Each member of the group brings their special talent: Ben can fit into small spaces, Pitch can climb anything, Logan excels at acting, and Melissa is the resident computer whiz. After rescuing Cleo, the team decides to liberate all the animals and then must break into the Long Island Zoo to ensure proper homes for them. Jonathan Todd Ross creates s distinct voice for each character and the pace zips along to a satisfying conclusion. Fans of the first book will clamor for this sequel, but it also easily stands alone.—Tricia Melgaard, Centennial Middle School, Broken Arrow, OK

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780545125000
  • Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
  • Publication date: 8/1/2010
  • Pages: 240
  • Sales rank: 74,201
  • Age range: 9 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 0700L (what's this?)
  • Series: Swindle Series , #2
  • Product dimensions: 5.66 (w) x 11.28 (h) x 0.60 (d)

Meet the Author

Gordon Korman
Gordon Korman
Gordon Korman is one of the most beloved contemporary authors of today with more than 40 middle-grade novels to his credit. He published his first book at the wee age of fourteen, which turned into the Bruno and Boots series- still in print! Also a tireless self-promoter, Gordon travels across the country and even travels abroad to promote his books. Originally from Toronto, Gordon and his wife, a teacher, now live on Long Island with their little boy.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 12, 2012

    Love

    I love this book and i want the ebook of it cause the book was a libary book . Any ways this book is about a monkey who gets stolen and the man with a plan and his freinds try to get it out. But will this may seem easy he is aslo going to have to deal with loseing his best freind for every. The book is so great u wont every see the ending coming.....
    Some peolpe say that is nbd( no big deal) but this is a big deal

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 30, 2011

    Love it!

    Zoobreak is a awesome book. 5 out of 5.

    1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 6, 2011

    Keeps you reading and reading!

    Great for all ages

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 12, 2012

    Jenny Nimmo

    My nephew got me into this series, and even though I am an adult, I really loved this book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 17, 2012

    I<3 it

    Cool

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 16, 2012

    Good

    LOOKS SOOOOO GOOD, i want to buy it

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 15, 2012

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    I love this book

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 8, 2012

    GREAT BOOK!!!

    This was a great book! I dont regret buying it!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 5, 2012

    I have read all of these books and they are AMAZING ((((((((((((:::::::::::: <3

    Love it

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    Posted March 30, 2012

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  • Posted June 6, 2011

    Gordon Korman, Uhh... LOVING IT!

    I love Gordon Korman books and this one couldn't come out soon enough. I think that it is amazing and fun to read, and while it was kinda easy for me,(I am in the end of the 7th grade and I read at a high junior high school level...I took a test) I loved it beggining to end. Couldn't wait for the next one to come out! You've done it again Mr. Gordon Korman. XD =)

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  • Posted September 3, 2010

    The Best Book Ever! by Isaac Guzman hr:7-16 b3

    Yes, i would recommend this to a friend.Mostly if the friend likes animals When Griffin Bing's class goes to a floating zoo, they don't expect to see animals being treated so badly. They don't expect to find Cleo, Dog Whisperer Savannah's pet monkey who's been missing for weeks. And they really don't expect to have to hide the animals once they've rescued them! Hilarity ensues as Griffin's team once more pulls off a heist .Trying to break the animals back into a (better) zoo and the animals are in a better condition and none were harmed

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  • Posted February 16, 2010

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    Zoobreak

    This is a good book to read.... Preview- Savannah's monkey got stolen and the whole gang is at it again.At first there just there to get Sav. her monkey back. then savannah wants to save all the animals...

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  • Posted December 5, 2009

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    Enjoyable

    My 12 year old love the first book, and she's enjoying this one as well.

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  • Posted September 24, 2009

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    great book

    this book is great for anyone looking to entertain themselves for a long time .

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