Public Enemies (On the Run, Book 5) (Paperback)

~ Gordon Korman (Author)
Key Phrases: global group, shock jock, black helmet, Hairless Joe, Frank Lindenauer, Mouth of America (more...)

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Product Description

Aiden and Meg Falconer have been crossing the country as fugitives in order to prove their parents didn't commit a crime. They've been chased from state to state by the FBI . . . and by a killer they know only as Hairless Joe. Now Hairless Joe is getting closer than ever -- and the Falconers are getting even closer than that to the truth.

About the Author

Gordon Korman has written more than fifty books for children and young adults, including four ALA Best Books for Young Adults: Son of the Mob, A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag, Son of Interflux and Losing Joe's Place. When he was 12, he wrote his first book, This Can't Be Happening!, about the adventures of two friends, Bruno and Boots, who went to a boarding school called Macdonald Hall. He has written six other books about Macdonald Hall, which have recently been reissued. Gordon has also written The New York Times bestseller, 39 Clues: One False Note and plans to write more for the series. He also wrote Swindle, a Silver Birch nominee, and its sequel, Zoobreak. Other popular Korman books include: The Juvie Three, Pop, The 6th Grade Nickname Game, Jake Reinvented, Maxx Comedy, The Everest Trilogy, The Island Trilogy and The Dive Trilogy. A native of Thornhill, Ontario, and a graduate of New York University's School of Dramatic Writing, Korman lives in New York with his family and writes full-time.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (December 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439651409
• ISBN-13: 978-0439651400
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #64,136 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The best one yet!!, November 25, 2005

By	AJ92 (GA) - See all my reviews

I bought this book today, and it was great! Aiden and Meg steal like ten things, and Meg makes friends with a big guy on the radio. Other people see that they are innocent, and they discover Hairless Joe's secret. But why am I telling you all this? Go buy the book and see what happens for yourself.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For reluctant readers, August 4, 2007

By	R. Seamons "Teacher" (Utah) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This series by Gordon Korman worked wonders for several reluctant readers in my class. These are good fast moving books that really move you on to the next in the series.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best series ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, March 6, 2007

A Kid's Review

This is the best series I have ever read! I couldn't stop reading them!The series is about 2 kids, Aiden and Meg Falconer trying to prove their parents innocence.They find out along the way it isn't so easy. Their parents are convicted of helping out terirists and were put in jail for life. They are wanted by a killer,known as Hairless Joe, the F.B.I., and the police. They never get boring. I recommend this series if you like books that never have a dull spot in them!