I loved this new one by Gordon Korman! His books are so good! This is a great book on snooping, screen addiction and learning to mind your own business.

I am generally a fan of Gordon Korman's novels--I find the characters relatable and they often open doors to conversations about so many different ways of life and ways of seeing the world. I was very excited to read this book.

Snoop is a very fun, silly Rear-Window-inspired romp of a novel with an interesting technology angle brought in. I could poke holes in the premise and coincidences in the main story, but it is a quick paced book that doesn't give you a lot of time to sit in those far fetched moments before you finish the novel.

One of the major plot points is the main character's debates with himself and his best friend about the best way to solve his problem. This could spark some really interesting class discussions, and I can see students being passionate on both sides. When one of the main character's decisions lead to the other kids in his school getting in trouble, we get to see how he manages making mistakes, taking ownership of his choices, his morality, and how to deal with unpopularity. While that sounds heavy, it isn't--the main character has a positive attitude even while going though a lot.

The dynamic between the two brothers was fun to read about, and it was great to see a main character listen to their parents when they could easily get away with ignoring the rules (even if he's also coming up with some creative ways around the rules!).

The endangered animals facts added a fun element.

4.5/5

I am always recommending Gordon Korman’s books. They are entertaining and teach lessons. Love the combination. The characters are always realistic and the story moves at a great pace. The ethical dilemmas presented in the book are great for discussing.

Delightful! Gordon Korman books always are. I love that my students can see themselves and their classmates in the characters Korman writes. I love that there are always redeemable qualities in even the most antagonistic middle schoolers. This gem will most certainly be added to my classroom shelves.