Swindle Books in Order
Explore the Swindle books by Gordon Korman in order, with quick summaries, series background, and where to start with Griffin Bing’s crew.
Last updated: January 12, 2026
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Publication Order
8 books
Jingle
by Gordon Korman
2016
A holiday-season mission sends Griffin and the gang into another fast-moving caper, with tricky timing and crowded places where they have to work in plain sight. Between good intentions and bad actors, they learn doing the right thing can still look like a heist.
Unleashed
by Gordon Korman
2015
When a dog with a critical role in someone’s life goes missing, Griffin’s crew jumps into action. Tracking the truth means digging into motives, dodging danger, and learning that this case is not just about money, it’s about responsibility.
Jackpot
by Gordon Korman
2014
Griffin’s crew stumbles into a scheme tied to big money and bigger rules, and they can’t ignore it. With plans within plans and pressure mounting, the kids have to outsmart adults who think they can’t possibly be the ones meddling.
Hideout
by Gordon Korman
2013
A new mystery pulls Griffin and his friends into a case where someone is missing and the adults are not telling the full story. To find answers, the crew follows risky leads into places they do not belong, and nearly gets caught.
Showoff
by Gordon Korman
2012
Griffin and his crew take on a new case when trouble swirls around Savannah and something she loves. To protect their friend, they have to untangle a scheme, spot the real con, and pull off a plan before adults shut them down.
Framed
by Gordon Korman
2010
When a valuable object vanishes and the blame lands on the wrong kid, Griffin and the gang dive into a new caper to clear a name and catch the real thief. Clues, disguises, and close calls stack up as the plan gets messy.
Zoobreak
by Gordon Korman
2009
Griffin’s crew is back, and this time the mission is a rescue: their friend’s pet monkey has been taken to a sketchy zoo. Pulling off a breakout means sneaking in, outsmarting adults, and keeping a wild animal calm during the getaway.
Swindle
by Gordon Korman
2008
Griffin Bing finds a rare baseball card, then watches a shady dealer swindle him out of it. With his friend Ben and a crew of kids with special skills, Griffin plans a kid-sized heist to steal back what’s theirs.
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