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She dreams about escaping her average existence but what she cant figure out is exactly how. Andrew clements may 29, 1949 november 28, 2019 was an american writer of many childrens books. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he has been nominated for a multitude of state awards, including two christopher awards and an edgar award. Then marlea harkins, one of the most popular girls in schooland most definitely the meanestdoes something unthinkable, and suddenly nice, average jordan isnt thinking average thoughts anymore. Jordan is in the last few days of her 6th grade classes, aware that next year she will be a middle schooler on her way to adulthood. But so far, shes just average average height, average grades, average face. Shes ordinary for her school, for her town, for even the whole wide world, it seems. Included is an 18 page student booklet that divides the text into four reading assignments with questions and. So she picks a project among many, hers is writing to a pen pal in another country. Frindle became popular, more popular than any of my books before or sinceat least so far.

The situation snowballs, but in the end, nick triumphs. This story was turned into his first book frindle, which was published in 1996. Andrew clements about average jordan johnson research writing characters settings for authors theideagirlsays. 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. Andrew clements 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. Andrew clements books list of books by author andrew. His popular works include about average, troublemaker, extra credit, lost and found, no talking. I recommend this customer for my friend and family. 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.

Shes ordinary for her school, for her town, for even the whole wide world. Lessons and ideas books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs. 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. About average by andrew clements readaloud revival.

At this job, andrew learned a lot about the book industry and started to have an interest in writing books that kids would enjoy. A fad is a tough thing to kill, but then again, so is a friendship. 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. Sixthgrader jordan feels average, and she doesnt like it. Since 1985, over 80 of his books have been publishedand his brand new book is the friendship war. This deceptively simple book has important messages packed into it, in a quiet, pleasing story. Andrew clementss books andrew clements average rating. Since 1985, over 80 of his books have been published. Andrew clements 19492019 was the author of the enormously popular frindle. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read about average. By the end of the year, she will no longer be average. Andrew clements has written an enjoyable book for middlegrade students. Spotlight on andrew clements and a week in the woods. At the end of the day, a truly devastating disaster is.

Andrew clements books, author biography, and reading level. About average, a 2012 release, is a sweet story with an excellent lesson, but this multiple award winning author has written many better childrens stories. Andrew clements, the beloved author of frindle, returns with a deliciously entertaining and deeply satisfying story that will resonate with anyone whos ever been in a classroom. About average 2012 read online free book by andrew. An author study is an excellent way to investigate and celebrate the work of a writer. About average ebook by andrew clements, mark elliott.

It seems that everyone but jordan is good at something important. Buy about average book online at low prices in india about. Order of andrew clements books andrew clements is an american author who writes childrens books. This established andrew clements as a fulltime writer henceforth. I believe andrew clements frindle, his first book released in 1985. The report card by andrew clements book read online scribd.

This is a readytouse, 41page packet designed for teachers to use with students in grades 46 as they read about average, by andrew clements. A girl challenges herself to become extraordinary in the latest from bestselling author andrew clements. See all books authored by andrew clements, including frindle, and no talking, and more on. 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. In this book, another winner by andrew clements, a young girl learns she may be held back if she doesnt do some extra credit work. Andrew clements delivers a pitchperfect novel for elementaryaged readers here. About average, is the title of the book that ive finished. His popular works include about average, troublemaker, extra credit, lost and found, no talking, room one, lunch money, and more. The book became frindle, and it was finally published in 1996, and it became popular and successful. Buy a cheap copy of about average book by andrew clements. I think one reason these books have been popular is that school is where we spend a lot of hours during important years of our lives. Learn more about andrew clements at andrewclements 1146268. Mrs granger is predictably upset and disciplines anyone using the word. About average kindle edition by clements, andrew, elliott, mark.

So when i got the idea for frindle, i tried to write that story as picture book, too. In 1990 i began trying to write a picture book about a boy who makes up a new word. About average book by andrew clements, mark elliott. About average by andrew clements august 26, 2012 by patricia hruby powell leave a comment its not easy for sixth grader, jordan, who is an average violin player, not terribly pretty, not a great student, cant play chess worth a darnwhen there are people in her class who are terrific at all those things. The publisher asked me to write more stories about kids and teachers and school, and i did. About average by andrew clements is a fun and engrossing middle school chapter book for children between the ages of 812 years. One of the best ways to meet an author is through his or her books. Frindle book by andrew clements half price books marketplace. Andrew clements about average jordan johnson research. About average by andrew clements about the book jordan johnston wishes she were extraordinarily popular, pretty, athletic, musical, intelligent.

Frindle by andrew clements hardcover for sale online ebay. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It was only three pages long, and it was called nicks. Andrew clements is the author of the enormously popular frindle. His debut novel frindle won annual book awards determined by the vote of u. Read the report card by andrew clements for free with a 30 day free trial. Like the title of this book, this was about average. The bestselling author of frindle shows that with a little kindness, it can. So ive read a lot of books that have done the same thing but i never expected it to come from andrew clements. First of all, about average is a book that shows how kids struggle to find their identities in school. Not bad, but i wish that the author couldve made the age match up with the character. The protagonist is 12 year old jordan johnston who is about average in every way until she becomes very special in a unique.

I think it is weird that she is trying to get bad grades so she can be average. About average is a small book, and a brief look at a young girl, but clements has packed it full of heartrending and heartwarming vignettes that let us know jordan almost as well as she knows herself. About average by andrew clements 2014, paperback for. It is a fictional and inspirational story written for kids about selfesteem, being true to who you are, and about showing others respect. He decides to annoy her with a new word for pen, frindle, soon, everyone is in on the game. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading about average. Andrew clements on the rar readaloud revival with sarah. If you took a look at the other books i had written before frindle, youd see they were all picture books. Andrew clements author of the best seller, frindle.