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December 10, 2025 at 12:35 am Reply

Keiko Pogany

Hi Gordon,

My 12yo’s 7th grade English teacher assigned a book report project that required everyone to present something creative to summarize their book. My son and his friend teamed up on this project and decided to read “Linked”. They created a board game that helps players understand key parts of the story and functions as a whodunnit Clue type game where the players are supposed to figure out who painted the swastikas - like in the book. We’ve played the game several times as a family and think it’s pretty clever and fun! And a great way to engage with the book and its tough subject matter. I don’t think I can attach images to this comments section but if you are curious, please email me and I’m happy to share.

Thanks,
Keiko
December 10, 2025 at 03:01 am Reply

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Hi, Keiko,

Thanks for posting. I'm pleased to hear that your son and his friend liked LINKED enough to create a board game from it. I'm also pleased that your family enjoys playing it as well. The book has also done very well in terms of circulation, so I'm pleased about that as well, as you may imagine.

Thanks for letting me know. I'll pass your letter along to the publishers at Scholastic too

Kindest regards, -----Gordon Korman-----

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Hi, Keiko,

Thanks for posting. I'm pleased to hear that your son and his friend liked LINKED enough to create a board game from it. I'm also pleased that your family enjoys playing it as well. The book has also done very well in terms of circulation, so I'm pleased about that as well, as you may imagine.

Thanks for letting me know. I'll pass your letter along to the publishers at Scholastic too

Kindest regards, -----Gordon Korman-----