Busted, Dan Gemeinhart
Busted, Dan Gemeinhart
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Busted

Author: Dan Gemeinhart

Narrator: Mark Sanderlin

Unabridged: 8 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/07/2025


Synopsis

"A humdinger doozy of a read filled with humor, heart, and incredible characters you won't soon forget!” —Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series

“[Narrator Mark] Sanderlin’s accents and nostalgic tone create a listening masterpiece.” — Kirkus (Earphones Award Winner)

From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise comes a new heartfelt and hilarious middle-grade joy ride full of friendship and adventure!

When 12-year-old Oscar Aberdeen decided he would do anything to save the only home he's ever known, he didn't realize that anything would include theft, trespassing, gambling, a broken nose, grand theft auto, a federal prison, and a police chase. He had no idea it would be so dangerous…or so fun.

Oscar Aberdeen is a bit of an oddball. He's an ace at playing bridge, loves Frank Sinatra, and attends a whole lot of funerals. He's also the youngest resident of Sunny Days retirement home by more than a half-century—and he wouldn't have it any other way. So when his grandpa's suddenly served an eviction notice that threatens their place at Sunny Days, he needs to find some cash. Fast.

Enter Jimmy Deluca, a shady elderly man with a reputation for being bad news, who makes Oscar an offer he can't refuse. He's got the drop on riches hidden away on the "outside" and he'll share the loot with Oscar on one condition: he busts him out of Sunny Days.

In this humdinger of an adventure, the ultimate odd couple, along with an uninvited stowaway, go from high-stakes escape to rollicking escapade as they search for the secret stash—and forge an unlikely friendship along the way. Will Oscar succeed in saving the only home he's ever known? Or will he have to fuggedaboutit and return a failure?

A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company (BYR)

About Dan Gemeinhart

Dan Gemeinhart is the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the novels The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, Coyote Lost and Found, The Midnight Children, Busted, The Honest Truth, Some Kind of Courage, Scar Island, and Good Dog as well as the picture books Once Upon a Friend, illustrated by ShinYeon Moon, and The Gingerbread Monster and The Gingerbread Yeti, illustrated by Hugo L. Cuellar. A former elementary teacher-librarian and a lifelong reader, he lives with his wife and three daughters in a small town in Washington state.dangemeinhart.com


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tonja on September 17, 2025

Hockey and team dynamics come to life in this engaging, yet quick read. Jonah is the DJ on the hockey team, which means that whenever they're done with practice or a game, he's in charge of the playlist in the locker room. Sometimes, the guys' emotions run high and can turn into light, pushing fun. A......more


Quotes

"A humdinger doozy of a read filled with humor, heart, and incredible characters you won't soon forget!” —Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Lemoncello series

* "Nonstop action and fast pacing keep the story rollicking along. Gemeinhart crafts a delightful story of unlikely friendships and breaking out of one’s comfort zone." School Library Journal, starred review

* "Heartfelt, sentimental . . . a laugh-out-loud romp." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"
An exuberant joyride." —Kirkus

"Busted is about to be your kid’s new favorite." —Scary Mommy

Praise for Coyote Lost and Found:

A New York Times bestseller
A Kids’ Indie Next List Pick
An Amazon Best Book of the Year So Far

The Midnight Children
:

#1 New York Times bestseller
Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year


"Distinctive narration and heart-pounding suspense will carry this kids-outwit-grownups tale deep into your heart to the place where courage is born." —Rosanne Parry, bestselling author of A Wolf Called Wander

"This is Dan Gemeinhart’s best yet and that’s saying something." —Padma Venkatraman, Walter Award–winning author of The Bridge Home

The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise:

A 2019 Parents' Choice Award Gold Medal Winner
An Amazon Top 20 Children's Book of 2019
A Bookriot "25 Of The Best Middle School Books For Today's Readers" Pick

"Sometimes a story comes along that just plain makes you want to hug the world. Your heart needs this joyful miracle of a book." —Katherine Applegate, acclaimed author of The One and Only Ivan and Wishtree

“Coyote’s bold, engaging voice pops off the page.” –The New York Times