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The Juvie Three

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008

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Gordon Korman

The Juvie Three

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

NC730L

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Super Short Summary

The Juvie Three by Gordon Korman is about three juvenile delinquents—Gecko, Terence, and Arjay—who are given a second chance through a unique rehabilitation program led by Douglas Healy. The boys must navigate personal struggles and maintain their responsibilities while Healy is in a coma, ultimately learning about personal transformation and the importance of found family. The book addresses themes of personal change, societal perceptions, and redemption.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Heartwarming

Humorous

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,469 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gordon Korman's The Juvie Three receives praise for its engaging and fast-paced storytelling, relatable characters, and humor infused in a serious plot about troubled teens. Critics commend its accessibility for young readers, though some note predictable moments and character development that occasionally lacks depth. Overall, it effectively balances entertainment with meaningful themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Juvie Three?

The ideal reader for Gordon Korman’s The Juvie Three is a young adult who enjoys fast-paced, character-driven stories with themes of redemption and personal growth. Fans of S. E. Hinton’s The Outsiders and Louis Sachar’s Holes will appreciate the novel’s blend of humor, intensity, and heartfelt moments.

4.3

3,469 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Character List

Graham "Gecko" Fosse

A skilled young driver compelled to navigate life's challenges and responsibilities, including relationships and personal growth within a halfway house.

A compassionate and musically talented teenager with a large build, who works to navigate life after spending time in a correctional facility and finds solace in a rock band.

A troublemaker from Chicago with a talent for planning and lock-picking, who searches for belonging and faces challenges with old habits and gang influences.

A former juvenile delinquent turned mentor, running a halfway house to offer second chances to troubled youth, with a nondescript appearance and a belief in the good in people.

A character with distinctive features, creating trouble and influencing Terence's choices, serving as a counterpoint to Terence's journey.

A warm and well-loved hospital volunteer from a wealthy family, who connects with Gecko and helps the boys during a key turning point in their story.

A strict social worker supervising the halfway house boys, often in conflict with Healy over the intentions and effectiveness of his program.

A punk rock girl with a fascination for death, who attends group counseling sessions with the boys and forms a connection with Arjay.

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

NC730L

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