TVS welcomes Gordon Korman October 16, 2014 Get a jump on his visit with summer reading! Summer is the perfect time to read one (or more!) of Mr. Korman’s books. He’s got something to tickle every reader: sporty stories, action-packed adventures, historical fiction, fantasy or just plain funny. Mr. Korman will present programs to rising 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders. If you buy a book – hang on to it! Mr. Korman will autograph books when he is here! Mr. Korman has written over 80 books – these are few of our favorites! Gr. 4-6 Gr. 4-8 Gr. 4-8 Gr. 4-8 Gr. 5-8 Gr. 6-8 Gr. 6-8 Gr. 8 Swindle – (first in a six-book series): When an unscrupulous collector cons 6th grader Griffin Bing out of a valuable baseball card, Griffin gets together a few friends, and hatches a plan to get the card back. No More Dead Dogs – At first, 8th grader Wallace Wallace isn’t happy about missing football for detention, but finds he rather likes being a part of the school play. Titanic – (Unsinkable, Collision Course, S.O.S.) Meet Paddy (a young stowaway), Sophie (an American girl), Juliana, Alphie and others who find themselves aboard the Titanic on her fateful maiden voyage. Schooled – Capricon Anderson grew up with his grandmother, home schooled and off the grid. His integrity and good nature serve him well as he adjusts to Claverage Middle School – and it adjusts to him! The Hypnotists – Jackson Opus has the power to mesmerize others, and spends hours after school learning to control his talent at the Sentia Institute. The second book in the series, Memory Maze, is due out in August. Ungifted – Troublemaker Donovan Curtis pulled one prank too many, but is mistakenly sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, rather than to detention. Ungifted is currently on the Texas Lone Star Reading list. Pop – High school junior Marcus is new in town, and hopes to make friends on the football team once school starts. Meanwhile, he meets an ex-gridiron star with memory problems, and works on his throwing technique. Son of the Mob – Vince’s family has deep connections with the Mafia, while his girlfriend’s dad is an FBI agent tasked with bringing them to justice. As he begins college, Vince tries to leave his Mafia ties behind. .