Ideal for 7th-9th graders
Rating: 9/10
This is an amazing book. Alton is his rich uncles card-turner because his uncle is blind. If you liked Con Academy this is the book for you. It is a book definitely not to be ignored.
"Sachar is a master storyteller who creates memorable characters."
— School Library Journal
"Cleverly wrought...heartwarming, witty and suspenseful."
— Time Out New York Kids