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Books by Gordon Korman | Wonderlit

Books by Gordon Korman

55 books · Ages 4–17

Known for the Macdonald Hall and Nosepickers from Outer Space series, Gordon Korman writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–17, alongside 21 standalone books, exploring themes of adventure, growing up, humor.

Series

Something Fishy at Macdonald Hall

1 book · Ages 8–12

Nosepickers from Outer Space

Invasion of the Nose Pickers

Nosepickers from Outer Space

2 books · Ages 7–11

Your Mummy Is a Nose Picker

Nose Pickers from Outer Space

1 book · Ages 4–11

The Contest

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Deep

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Fugitive Factor

The Stowaway Solution

Hunting the Hunter

3 books · Ages 8–13

Swindle

Zoobreak

Framed

6 books · Ages 8–12

One False Note

One False Note

The Emperor's Code

4 books · Ages 8–12

Collision Course

1 book · Ages 8–12

Ungifted

Supergifted

2 books · Ages 8–13

Shipwreck

Escape

2 books · Ages 8–13

The Rescue

1 book · Ages 9–12

The Hypnotists

Memory Maze

The Dragonfly Effect

3 books · Ages 8–12

Flashpoint

The 39 Clues: Unstoppable

1 book · Ages 8–12

Masterminds

Criminal Destiny

2 books · Ages 8–12

Level 13

1 book · Ages 8–12

Old School

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Medusa Plot

The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of I Want to Go Home!

I Want to Go Home!

Rudy Miller will try any scheme to get out of summer camp, leading to a series of hilarious clashes with a counselor det

Cover of Don't Care High

Don't Care High

Life at a pathologically apathetic high school gets a massive jolt when a new student begins manipulating the school's s

Cover of No Coins, Please

No Coins, Please

For the child who loves outsmarting the system and high-stakes high-jinks, this hilarious road trip adventure follows a

Cover of Son of Interflux

Son of Interflux

Simon rebels against his own father’s giant corporation to stop a massive complex from taking over city land in this hig

Cover of The Twinkie Squad

The Twinkie Squad

When an eccentric new student joins a group of outcasts, their quiet counseling sessions turn into a wave of hilarious s

Cover of The Chicken Doesn't Skate

The Chicken Doesn't Skate

Chaos erupts at South Middle School when a student's science project chicken becomes the unexpected lucky charm for the

Cover of The Sixth Grade Nickname Game

The Sixth Grade Nickname Game

Jeff and Wiley are the masters of middle school nicknames, but a new girl and a football-coach-turned-teacher are about

Cover of Jake, Reinvented

Jake, Reinvented

Jake Garret is the popular new kicker at Fitzgerald High, but behind his perfect parties and athletic success lies a dan

Cover of Maxx Comedy

Max Carmody is determined to prove he is the funniest kid in the world, facing wild obstacles and hilarious mishaps to w

Cover of Restart

After a fall wipes away his memory, a former middle school bully gets a chance to build a better life if he can convince

Cover of The Unteachables

The Unteachables

A burnt-out teacher and a classroom of misunderstood students find their lives intersecting and changing over the course

Cover of War Stories

For the child who loves war games but is ready to understand the weight of real history, this journey explores the compl

Cover of Unplugged

For the child who struggles to put down the tablet, this humorous mystery follows a tech-obsessed boy forced to find adv

Cover of Linked

When a hate symbol appears at school, Link, Michael, and Dana must confront their town's past to understand the truth be

Cover of The Fort

A hidden bomb shelter unearthed by a hurricane becomes a secret sanctuary where five boys must share their heaviest burd

Cover of Mixed Up

Two twelve-year-olds are experiencing a terrifying glitch: their memories are swapping. As Reef loses traces of his moth

Cover of Faker

Trey’s family moves constantly to pull off his dad’s elaborate cons, but Trey is tired of the lies and ready to trade th

Cover of Snoop

Stuck in leg casts after a ski crash, Carter uses drones and police cams to spy on his town until he spots something dan

Cover of Slugfest

For the child who thrives on the field but struggles in the classroom, this story helps navigate the blow to pride when

Cover of Born to Rock

For the teenager navigating a shocking family secret or struggling to reconcile their straight-laced identity with a mes

By Age Range

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Nosepickers from Outer Space

Your Mummy Is a Nose Picker

I Want to Go Home!

Don't Care High

No Coins, Please

I Want to Go Home!

Don't Care High

No Coins, Please

Common Themes

Adventure Growing Up Humor Teamwork & Collaboration Mystery Friendship & Loyalty Friendship & Social School Life

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