Con Academy

Description: For teen readers of Curtis Sittenfeld, Ally Carter, and James Patterson, Joe Schreiber's entertaining and over-the-top novel introduces us to Will Shea: con-artist. But Will isn't the only scammer at one of the most elite and privileged prep schools in the country--Andrea Dufresne is there, too, and Connaughton Academy isn't big enough for the both of them. So they make a deal--and the stakes are higher than high school. May the best con win!

Brief description:

JOE SCHREIBER is the New York Times bestselling author of adult novels Death Troopers, Chasing the Dead, and Eat the Dark. His other novels for young people include, the critically acclaimed Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick, Perry's Killer Playlist, and Lenny Cyrus, School Virus. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and children.

Review Quotes:

"This is an ideal teen quick pick--short and clever, with just a tinge of bitterness in Will's voice to sell his character--and pure catnip for caper fans." --Bulletin "Quick and entertaining, this comic romp fulfills its promising setup." --Kirkus "This novel successfully mirrors such films as Ocean's Eleven as well as Mission Impossible and makes the text accessible to a younger audience...humorous and intriguing." --School Library Journal "Schreiber's plot is pure fun, deliciously convoluted and full of surprises." --Horn Book Magazine "A fast-paced, humor-laced, action packed romp with great appeal for fans of mysteries, heists, underdogs, and Robin Hood-style justice." --Booklist