About This Book
The Great Greene Heist introduces Jackson Greene, a middle schooler with a reputation for elaborate pranks who is trying to turn over a new leaf. However, when his former best friend, Gaby, faces a rigged school election, Jackson can't stand by. He recruits a diverse team of talented students to execute a complex, Ocean's Eleven-style plan to expose the cheating and ensure a fair outcome. This book is a fast-paced, humorous adventure that explores themes of friendship, fairness, teamwork, and integrity, perfect for readers aged 8-12 who enjoy clever plots and relatable school settings.
Jackson Greene has a reputation as a prankster at Maplewood Middle School, but after the last disaster he is trying to go straight--but when it looks like Keith Sinclair may steal the election for school president from Jackson's former best friend Gabriela, he assembles a team to make sure Keith does not succeed.
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What does it mean to be a good friend, even when you've had a disagreement?
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Why is it important for elections to be fair, whether in school or in the wider world?
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If you were Jackson, would you have gone 'straight' or continued with pranks? Why?
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What skills did each member of Jackson's team bring to the heist, and why was teamwork essential?
5
Have you ever had to stand up for what's right, even if it was difficult or risky?
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