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brandypainter's review against another edition
4.0
These books are just so much fun. Completely unrealistic in many ways (no middle school like this one exists in the country), but still so much fun. They are exactly the sort of adventures MG kids like-ones where kids their age are smart, capable, and working against the forces that control their lives. It is empowering. There is a really great friendship story in this one as Jackson and Charlie are having some difficulties. I like the way that played out and was resolved (that IS realistic). I really loved the developing relationship between Jackson and Gaby too. Jackson's nervousness over kissing Gaby is incredibly adorable and hilariously entertaining as well. Fans of the first book will definitely want to read this follow-up.
amandabock's review against another edition
4.0
I am such a sucker for a good con and heist! Both Jackson Greene books get them just right- convoluted but easy enough to follow, unpredictable but logical, self-referential, and some sweet romance for good measure. My only complaint is the large cast of characters becomes hard to keep track of. I rarely want a cast of characters in the front matter, but I do for these books. It's ironic, considering the (deserved) attention they get for diverse characters, that I find most of them to be interchangeable. If the series continues (and I hope it does), I'd love to see it evolve into a true ensemble cast.
book_nut's review against another edition
4.0
Have I mentioned how much I adore these books? So. Much. Fun.
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
The crew of The Great Greene Heist is back, but this time they are on the receiving end of a con! Somebody has flooded the school bathrooms and tried frame Gang Greene. Charlie's bag and Jackson's notebook are found at the scene plus none of them have reliable alibis for Saturday night. Coincidence? Now Jackson, Charlie, Gaby, Megan, Hashemi, and the rest must find a way to not only prove their innocence but catch the people who actually did it. With more cons, twists, and electronic devices in Beta than the first one, readers won't be able to put it down. Highly recommended for grades 4 & up. Best to read them in order.
kevinhendricks's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second book following the antics of Jackson Greene. While it's a fun, quick read, it's also a little hard to follow. The twists and turns get complicated and sometimes they're not explained to be dramatic and sometimes they are explained and they're too confusing.
wordnerd153's review against another edition
3.0
Not quite as fun as the 1st book, but still an entertaining and fast-paced caper.
mrwyzlic's review against another edition
5.0
As fun as the first. Well-written with plenty of enjoyable allusions to boot. I could read these all the time.
nej's review against another edition
4.0
I LOVE THESE LITTLE RULE BREAKING YOUNGSTERS!!!! I so want to be the adult in their lives that enables them, feeds them cookies after a heist, and pinch their sneaky, clever little cheeks.
MUCH better then the first one with higher stakes, better plot development and characterizations. Where's the tv show?!?!
MUCH better then the first one with higher stakes, better plot development and characterizations. Where's the tv show?!?!