Gordon Korman’s bestselling DIVE series now has a new look for a new generation of readers. The series follows four kids as they explore the ocean and come up against sharks, shipwrecks and sunken treasure.
First published in 2003, these books are fast-paced, well developed and full of action. These short novels are the perfect length for reluctant readers, but they’ll appeal to stronger readers, too. They’d make a great addition to classroom and home libraries.
Learn more about the books below.
DIVE #1: THE DISCOVERY, by Gordon Korman, Scholastic Inc., Feb. 4, 2025, Paperback $7.99 (ages 9 and up)
Kaz, Dante, Adriana, and Star aren’t the best divers in the world. But they’ve been chosen to spend the summer exploring the depths of the sea.
There are only a few problems. First, the sharks. Killer sharks. And then the fact that the people running the program are covering up something big… and mysterious.
These four kids are about to make the discovery of their lives— and put themselves in danger because of it. —Synopsis provided by Scholastic
DIVE #2: THE DEEP, by Gordon Korman, Scholastic Inc., Feb. 4, 2025, Paperback $7.99 (ages 9 and up)
What lies in the deep? Not just coral and sand. Not just undersea creatures that have never seen the light. No, the deep holds something even more mysterious and valuable.
Kaz, Dante, Adriana, and Star started the summer thinking they were going to study marine life. Now they’ve found sunken treasure. And they’re not the only ones who want to keep it. —Synopsis provided by Scholastic
DIVE #3: THE DANGER, by Gordon Korman, Scholastic Inc., Feb. 4, 2025, Paperback $7.99 (ages 9 and up)
In 1665, a British vessel named the Griffinsank with a priceless amount of gold on board.
Now, centuries later, four kids are trying to raise the Griffin’streasure from the sea. Kaz, Dante, Adriana, and Star must take the biggest risks of their lives… and discover that they won’t be able to trust anybody — even themselves. —Synopsis provided by Scholastic
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