Jake, Reinvented - by Gordon Korman (Paperback)

About the Book

Rick becomes friends with the popular new boy, Jake Garrett, football player and host of superlative parties, and in the process discovers the true nature of his schoolmates and uncovers the mystery of Jake's past.

Book Synopsis

There is a mysterious new student at F. Scott Fitzgerald High. Jake Garrett looks like he's stepped out of a J. Crew ad, he's the best long-snapper the football team has ever had, and he hosts the party every Friday night.
All the guys want to be like him, and all the girls want to date him, but Jake only has eyes for Didi, the girlfriend of quarterback Todd Buckley.
Rick Paradis, kicker and back-up QB, tries to stay out of the drama, but that's easier said than done at Fitzgerald High, especially once he gets to know Jake. But it turns out nobody knows the real Jake, and when his secret comes out, his perfectly crafted world might come tumbling down.
In this modernization of The Great Gatsby, beloved author Gordon Korman provides a new look at age-old truths about the desire for popularity and acceptance, and the darker side of human nature.

"A compelling investigation of the transience of charisma and the flimsy underpinnings of popularity."

-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Korman's reworking of The Great Gatsby places theaction in a modern framework, which makes it more recognizable for today'sreaders and may lead them to the classic. Teens will find deeper issues toconsider about popularity, being true to one's self, and taking responsibilityfor one's actions as they relate to the setting and characters."

-Booklist

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREE

* "There's lots to relish here."

--Kliatt, starred review

"Korman's reworking of The Great Gatsby places the action in a modern framework, which makes it more recognizable for today's readers and may lead them to the classic. Teens will find deeper issues to consider about popularity, being true to one's self, and taking responsibility for one's actions as they relate to the setting and characters."

--School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCK

* "Another wild, funny adventure from Korman, who knows how to please his YA audience."

--Kliatt, starred review

PRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCK

* "This one . . . has the goods to go platinum."

--Publishers Weekly, starred review

PRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCK

"Laugh-out-loud funny, honest, hot and sweet."

--Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOB

"[An] expertly plotted escapade."

--Booklist

PRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOB

"A fast-paced, tightly focused story."

--The Horn Book

PRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOB

"Funny and unexpectedly affecting."

--Publishers Weekly

PRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOB

An ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults

An ALA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers

A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year

PRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREE

* "[T]hese kids are living minute to minute, where one false step may haunt them forever. . . . [B]e prepared for high demand."

--Booklist, starred review

PRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREE

"This novel is signature Korman."

--School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREE

An ALSCA Notable Book, 2009

"A compelling investigation of the transience of charisma and the flimsy underpinnings of popularity."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

About the Author

Gordon Korman wrote his first book at age fourteen and since then has written more than eighty middle grade and teen novels. His favorites include the New York Times bestselling The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book One: The Medusa Plot; Ungifted; Pop; and Schooled. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. He invites you to visit him online at GordonKorman.com.