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Masterminds: Payback by Gordon Korman

jlynncarter1514's review against another edition

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4.0

This is a very solid series that I plan on reading with students for years to come. It’s very entertaining, highly unpredictable, and has great character development.

genderqueer_hiker's review against another edition

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4.0

Fun story! Still predicated on completely false ideas about DNA

eitan743's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

3.0

kyliebliss's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

sidkneelions's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cogsofencouragement's review against another edition

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4.0

Fun, action packed finale to the series.

heatherbermingham's review against another edition

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4.0

Ultimately, I liked the first book the best, but what a fun series! I definitely would have eaten these up when I was 10, and I can't wait to read more of Korman's books. I can imagine most kids would enjoy these, but this is an especially great series for reluctant readers - lots of adventure, fast-moving, short chapters, good humor. Can't wait to push these on kids next year. :-)

sunnydog_31's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad fast-paced

3.0

readingpro's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

science_dragon's review against another edition

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3.0

A decent finish to the series, although the second two books never caught the excitement of the unraveling mystery in the first book.