Macdonald Hall

Gordon Korman

At Macdonald Hall boarding school, best friends Bruno Walton and Boots O’Neal are celebrated—and frequently punished—for their spectacular pranks. When Headmaster William “The Fish” Sturgeon finally separates the mischievous roommates, Bruno is paired with an eccentric genius while Boots is stuck with a wealthy hypochondriac, and the two set out to reunite by any means necessary. Their schemes deliver lively humor, inventive escapades, and a warmly irreverent look at friendship, school life, and the uneasy line between discipline and fun. This energetic debut, written by Gordon Korman while he was still a student, launched the beloved Macdonald Hall series.

Gordon Korman

When Macdonald Hall risks losing its best students to rival York Academy, irrepressible friends Bruno and Boots hatch a bold plan to give their school a competitive edge: raise enough money to build a swimming pool. Their ambitious fundraising campaign quickly spirals into a series of comic schemes, mishaps, and school-wide chaos. Filled with friendship, rivalry, and the inventive spirit of student life, this lively school adventure showcases Gordon Korman’s trademark humor and knack for turning youthful mischief into unforgettable fun.

Gordon Korman

At Macdonald Hall, a cash-strapped boarding school faces drastic budget cuts under the watchful eye of its formidable headmaster, William R. Sturgeon—better known to the students as “The Fish.” When Douglas Fairchild, an irrepressibly mischievous ambassador’s son and perennial private-school flunkee, arrives, ordinary school troubles quickly escalate into outrageous schemes involving bizarre memos, spectacular pranks, and an unforgettable squid-based stunt. Gordon Korman’s fast-paced slapstick comedy captures the chaos of boarding-school life while exploring friendship, rebellion, school authority, and the creative resilience of clever young troublemakers.

Gordon Korman

At Macdonald Hall, Headmaster Sturgeon’s uneasy school board has brought in Walter C. Wizzle, a meddling administrator determined to modernize the institution with his all-powerful computer—or, in the updated edition, an ambitious software program. When Wizzle’s schemes threaten the school’s traditions and daily life, irrepressible students Bruno Walton and Boots O’Neal launch a comic campaign of resistance. Their battle pits student ingenuity and loyalty against misguided technology and bureaucracy, delivering the fast-paced pranks, clever plans, and schoolboy chaos that define this beloved series installment.

Gordon Korman

When the headmaster separates inseparable troublemakers Bruno Walton and Boots O’Brien, he expects Macdonald Hall to become more peaceful—but instead, the boys launch an escalating campaign to regain their old room. Forced to live with eccentric Elmer Dimsdale and nervous George Wexford-Smyth III, Bruno and Boots turn school life upside down with pranks, schemes, and a notorious skunk. As the halls of Macdonald Hall become the setting for increasingly outrageous antics, friendship, loyalty, and ingenuity prove more powerful than authority. Fast-paced, hilarious, and full of Gordon Korman’s signature comic energy, this classic school adventure is ideal for readers who enjoy mischievous characters and nonstop fun.

Gordon Korman

At Macdonald Hall, roommates Bruno and Boots are determined to lead the school’s Zucchini Warriors to a triumphant football season. But with a brand-new stadium, high expectations, and a series of obstacles standing in their way, victory will require more than athletic skill—it will take teamwork, ingenuity, and plenty of mischief. Gordon Korman’s lively school adventure blends fast-paced comedy, spirited competition, and the unforgettable camaraderie of two friends who refuse to give up.

Gordon Korman

Macdonald Hall is facing a financial crisis, and the threatened sale of their beloved boarding school sends prank-loving best friends Bruno Walton and Boots O’Neal into action. Determined to boost enrollment and save the school, the boys rally their classmates and devise an outrageous plan to make Macdonald Hall famous—while navigating eccentric roommates, unpredictable schemes, and the ever-watchful headmaster. Filled with comic mischief, friendship, loyalty, and inventive adolescent rebellion, this entertaining installment showcases Gordon Korman’s lively humor and talent for turning school-life chaos into an unforgettable adventure.