Frindle by andrew clements, brian selznick, paperback. About average by andrew clements hardcover book the. Frindle became popular, more popular than any of my books before or sinceat least so far. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. We the children by andrew clements and illustrated by adam stower is the first book in the benjamin pratt and the keepers of the school series. Realistic fictioni chose this book because one of my favorite books is frindle by andrew clements. About average by andrew clements author of the best. Accordingly, i had high hopes for about average, but it did not pan out. Browse audiobooks written by andrew clements sorted by. See more ideas about andrew clements, author studies and author. First, let me say that andrew clements is a fabulous author who writes touching, engaging stories filling a great need for midlevel chapter books, especially ones that appeal to boys. Discover book depositorys huge selection of andrew clements books online. Save up to 58%andrew clements is the author of thoughtprovoking, truetolife, and very entertaining books including the enormously popular frindle. Her shoe size, her hair its all just plain ordinary.
In 2001, clements 1999 book the landry news clinched the simon honor book award. She will find a way to become extraordinary, and everyone will know about it well known for his expert ability to relate to kids in a school setting, bestselling author andrew clements presents a compelling story of the greatest achievement possiblepersonal acceptance. Order of andrew clements books andrew clements is an american author who writes childrens books. Andrew clements was born in camden, new jersey in 1949. The included titles are frindle, the landry news, the janitors boy, the school story, a week in the woods, lunch money, room one, no talking, lost and found, and extra credit. Clements is a graduate of northwestern and national louis universities, and he currently lives in central massachusetts. Until the morning he wakes up and cant see himself in the mirror. Inscribed, signed, and dated by the author on the title page. Andrew clements believes good books make good things happen in real life. Buy a cheap copy of about average book by andrew clements. Maxwell in a week in the woods, clements says that i guess at heart im still a teacher. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. He lived in oaklyn and chery hill until he was in sixth grade when together with his family, they relocated to springfield, illinois. Shes ordinary for her school, for her town, for even the whole wide world, it seems.
The bestselling author of frindle shows that with a little kindness, it can. More than eighty of my books have been published, and im grateful to report that many millions of copies have been soldso, thank you. Great lakes great books award honor book 2001 grades 45 united states great stone face award winner 1998 new hampshire massachusetts childrens book award winner 1999 massachusetts. He has four grown sons and lives with his wife in maine. Over ten million of his books have sold to date and he has been nominated for a multitude of state awards, won two christopher awards, and an edgar award.
In 1990 i began trying to write a picture book about a boy who makes up a new word. Andrew began writing while a public school teacher outside of chicago. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards, including two christopher awards and an edgar award. About average book by andrew clements, mark elliott. He has worked in the newspaper area of media in a long career that includes working as the associate editor and features editors of today, editor of the good health pages for the daily mail, and health section editor for the evening standard. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Sixthgrader jordan feels average, and she doesnt like it. If you like benjamin pratt books, youll love anastasia krupnik. Andrew clements school stories by andrew clements boxed. Since 1985, over 80 of his books have been published. Andrew clements books, author biography, and reading level.
She sees evidence everywhere on tv, in movies and magazines, and even in the email blasts that fill her inbox. This story is about a fifth grade boy who tries to g. His debut novel frindle won annual book awards determined by the vote of u. Andrew clements taught creative writing in a series of summer high school workshops.
I always enjoyed a handful of his books, but this is one i never read and was excited to read. The following are the best books authored by andrew clements. Visit scholastic, the worlds largest childrens book publisher. She will find a way to become extraordinary, and everyone will know about it. That book eventually became my first novel, frindle, published in 1996, and you can read the whole story of how it developed on the frindle page of this website. Andrew clements 19492019 was the author of the enormously popular frindle.
Andrew clements andrew clements is the new york times bestselling author of the beloved modern classic frindle,which has sold over six million copies, won nineteen state awards and been nominated for thirtyeight. Ten of andrew clementss most beloved and bestselling school stories are now available as a boxed set, perfect for collecting or giving as gifts. Shes ordinary for her school, for her town, for even the whole wid. His popular works include about average, troublemaker, extra credit, and others.
In june 2015 it was named the phoenix award winner for 2016 as the best book that did not win a major award when it was published in 1996. Clements prefers to write in the solitude of a backyard shed. So why is it that everyone else seems to be so remarkable. Childrens authorsandrew clements wikibooks, open books. As a former teacher of fourth graders and a father of four boys, clements is very familiar with kids lives. See more ideas about andrew clements, frindle and author studies. Benjamin pratt and the keepers of the school synopsis. Andrew clements is the new york times bestselling author of the beloved modern classic frindle, which has sold over six million copies, won nineteen state awards and been nominated for thirtyeight. Books by andrew clements andrew clements average rating 3. He passed away at the age of 70 on november 28, 2019. More than ten million copies of his books have been sold, and he has been nominated for and won a multitude of master lists and state awards, including two. Andrew clements is the author of the enormously successful childrens novel frindle.
Discount prices on books by andrew clements, including titles like the friendship war. Andrew clements may 29, 1949 november 28, 2019 was an american writer of many childrens books. She sees evidence everywhere on tv, in magazines, and even in her classroom. Andrew clements books list of books by author andrew. About average stars jordan johnston, a girl who hates being average. He has written a few series, including the pets to the rescue series, the jake drake series and more. Sturdy characters, a sincere sense of humor and an unexpected twist or two are all important to the story, and the references sprinkled in to pop culture are refreshing and not as prone to. His popular works include about average, troublemaker, extra credit, lost and found, no talking, room one, lunch money, and more. By the end of the year, she will no longer be average. Andrew clements was born may 29, 1949 in camden, new jersey. In 2005, andrew clements 2002 a week in the woods clinched the keystone to reading book award and iowa childrens choice award. This was an avenue for him to practice as a teacher and describes it as a bittersweet experience with the hard work and the fun involved too.
The complete series list for things andrew clements. With books like the bestselling frindle to his credit, awardwinning author andrew clements knows how to craft tales that young listeners relate to. A girl challenges herself to become extraordinary in the latest from bestselling author andrew clements. Andrew clements is the bestselling author of more than eighty books for young readers, including the modern classic frindle, which has sold over 6 million copies. He began his writing as a senior high school student in springfield high school. Andrew clements books list of books by andrew clements. Winner of american library association schneider family book award. Rory clements is an english author of spy thriller and historical mystery novels. Download audiobooks by andrew clements at and save. His debut novel frindle won annual book awards determined by the vote of. Clements graduated from northwestern university and took one extra year for preparation as a teacher.
Andrew clements is the author of more than eighty books for young readers, including the enormously popular frindle. Andrew clements audiobooks download instantly today. See all books authored by andrew clements, including frindle, and no talking, and more on. Whether you need a classic kids book or classroomproven teaching materials, discover it at. Andrew clements author of the best seller, frindle. Andrew clements books list of books by author andrew clements.