Faker

Gordon Korman's "Faker" tells the compelling story of Trey, a middle-grade boy caught in his family's elaborate con artist lifestyle. His father moves them from town to town, enrolling Trey and his sister in new schools to make connections with wealthy parents, only to swindle them. Trey is increasingly conflicted, yearning for genuine friendships and an honest life, but deeply loyal to his family. The book explores complex themes of honesty, family loyalty, identity, and the courage to stand up for one's values, making it an excellent choice for independent readers aged 8-12.

From the #1 bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a family of liars... and the son who wants to break the family tradition. Trey knows the drill: His dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there's the con, where Trey's dad suckers the other parents into investing in one of his schemes. Once the money's in the bank, Trey, his sister, and their dad are on the run... until they set up somewhere else and start again. Trey believes his father when he says no one's getting hurt. After all, these parents have money to spare. But Trey's starting to get tired of running... and lying... and never having a friend for longer than a few months. But how do you get your family to stop lying when your lives depend on it?