Linked

Description: Linked Product Description Product Description An unforgettable novel from the New York Times bestselling Gordon Korman. Link, Michael, and Dana live in a quiet town. But it's woken up very quickly when someone sneaks into school and vandalizes it with a swastika. Nobody can believe it. How could such a symbol of hate end up in the middle of their school? Who would do such a thing? Because Michael was the first person to see it, he's the first suspect. Because Link is one of the most popular guys in school, everyone's looking to him to figure it out. And because Dana's the only Jewish girl in the whole town, everyone's treating her more like an outsider than ever. The mystery deepens as more swastikas begin to appear. Some students decide to fight back and start a project to bring people together instead of dividing them further. The closer Link, Michael, and Dana get to the truth, the more there is to face-not just the crimes of the present, but the crimes of the past. With Linked, Gordon Korman, the author of the acclaimed novel Restart, poses a mystery for all readers where the who did it? isn't nearly as important as the why? From School Library Journal Gr 4–8—In a small Colorado town, lives are changed and secrets are unearthed when swastikas start appearing at the local middle school. Dana, the only Jewish girl, is on edge. Michael, the head of the art club, and Caroline, the class president, are organizing a paper chain six million links long in honor of Jewish Holocaust victims. Link, the most popular seventh grader, learns that as an infant his grandmother was saved in a Catholic nunnery from the Nazis. As the story unfolds, a popular YouTuber brings attention to the town, and Link, after learning about his Jewish ancestry, decides to have a bar mitzvah. All the while, everyone is trying to figure out who keeps drawing swastikas. In typical Korman style, this novel pulls readers in with its character development and engrossing, heartfelt story line. While the story tackles big issues such as the Holocaust and generational discrimination, the writing style remains upbeat and easy, making this a good choice for reluctant and avid readers. Five students and the YouTuber voice the chapters, bringing depth to each character's perspective. Struggles with challenging decisions, friendships, and self-discovery are common middle grade issues that readers will relate to. Some readers may be shocked to learn about the origin of the swastikas, and all will be elated by the celebratory ending. VERDICT A must-purchase, especially where Korman books are popular.—Kate Rao, Alhambra Civic Center Lib., Alhambra, CA Review Praise for War Stories: * "This weave of perceptive, well-told tales wears its agenda with unusual grace." ― Kirkus, starred review Praise for Restart: * "A fresh approach to the familiar topic of bullying, kept credible by believable characters and events, with typical Korman humor and just the right touch of mystery." ― School Library Journal, starred review Praise for Slacker: "Upbeat, inspiring, and full of Korman's signature sense of humor." ― Publishers Weekly "Korman makes comedy look deceptively easy." ― Booklist Praise for Swindle: "Scary, funny, and hysterical adventures!" ― Chicago Tribune "Pure fun from top to bottom." ― School Library Journal Praise for The Hypnotists: "Fast-paced... an entertaining mix of intense action and goofy fun." ― Publishers Weekly Praise for Ungifted: "A gem for readers looking for a book where the underdog comes out on top." ― Voice of Youth Advocates "Funny and insightful." ― Publishers Weekly Praise for Schooled: * "This rewarding novel features an engaging main character and some memorable moments of comedy, tenderness, and reflection." ― Booklist, starred review Praise for War Stories: * "This weave of perceptive, well-told tales wears its agenda with unusual grace." ― Kirkus, starred review Praise for Restart: * "A fresh approach to the familiar topic of bu Shipping Payment Returns Shipping for this item is free in the 48 continental United States. We do not offer shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Territories, APO & FPO. After your order has been shipped, you will receive an e-mail with the name of the carrier and the tracking number. We accept payments through PayPal. You may use a major credit card via PayPal. For all “Buy It Now” items, immediate payment is required. We permit returns if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Your return request must be initiated within 30 days of the purchase date. To initiate a return, please contact us through the eBay Message Center. You will receive an RMA number to ensure proper handling of the return. We do not provide refunds for a return WITHOUT an RMA number. You will be refunded in full, minus the shipping and handling expenses incurred at time of purchase.

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