Slacker by Gordon Korman

240 pages first pub 2016 (view editions)

fiction middle grade funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Slacker is ideal for readers who enjoy humorous, fast-paced stories about underdogs navigating the chaos of middle school with a mix of mischief and unexpected responsibility.

Description

Cameron Boxer is very happy to spend his life avoiding homework, hanging out with his friends, and gaming for hours in his basement. It's not too hard for him to get away with it . . . until he gets so caught up in one game that he almost lets his...

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Community Reviews

3.62
based on 426 reviews

Moods

funny: 84%

lighthearted: 84%

inspiring: 46%

adventurous: 23%

hopeful: 23%

emotional: 11%

reflective: 7%

relaxing: 7%

sad: 3%

tense: 3%


Pace

28% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
45% of readers chose A mix
30% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

90% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

84% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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