In 2005, andrew clements 2002 a week in the woods clinched the keystone to reading book award and iowa childrens choice award. 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. He has won two christopher awards and an edgar award, and more than ten million of his books are in print. Since 1985, over 80 of his books have been published. Childrens authorsandrew clements wikibooks, open books. For a time, andrew clements worked in new york as a singersongwriter. Discover book depositorys huge selection of andrew clements books online. Sixthgrader jordan feels average, and she doesnt like it.
This story is about a fifth grade boy who tries to g. No talking has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. His debut novel frindle won annual book awards determined by the vote of u. 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. His popular works include about average, troublemaker, extra credit, and others. Andrew clements taught creative writing in a series of summer high school workshops. Andrew clements was born may 29, 1949 in camden, new jersey. Andrew clements books list of books by author andrew clements. The stories of bobby and his times spent invisible or trying to assist other invisible people. About average, is the title of the book that ive finished.
About average by andrew clements can average be amazing. In 2001, clements 1999 book the landry news clinched the simon honor book award. Andrew clements books list of books by author andrew. He lived in oaklyn and chery hill until he was in sixth grade when together with his family, they relocated to springfield, illinois. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Frindle by andrew clements, brian selznick, paperback. She will find a way to become extraordinary, and everyone will know about it. I always enjoyed a handful of his books, but this is one i never read and was excited to read. This and his love of books eventually led to a job as an editor of childrens books, and finally, to writing his own stories. About average andrew clements novel study reading comprehension about average andrew clements novel study reading comprehension follows common core standards this 34page bookletstyle novel study is designed to follow students throughout the entire book. Benjamin pratt is the leader of a group of middle school kids at duncan oakes school. Inscribed, signed, and dated by the author on the title page.
Andrew began writing while a public school teacher outside of chicago. 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. Andrew clements 19492019 was the author of the enormously popular frindle. Books by andrew clements andrew clements average rating 3. Andrew clements author of the best seller, frindle. About average book by andrew clements, mark elliott official.
Maxwell in a week in the woods, clements says that i guess at heart im still a teacher. The complete series list for things andrew clements. About average by andrew clements hardcover book the. His debut novel frindle won annual book awards determined by the. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Although his music career did not last long, it was where he first learned to sit and write things down. About average by andrew clements, mark elliott, paperback. Andrew clements school stories by andrew clements boxed. Order of andrew clements books andrew clements is an american author who writes childrens books. Save up to 58% andrew clements is the author of thoughtprovoking, truetolife, and very entertaining books including the enormously popular frindle. He passed away at the age of 70 on november 28, 2019. Browse audiobooks written by andrew clements sorted by best. Buy a cheap copy of about average book by andrew clements.
Realistic fictioni chose this book because one of my favorite books is frindle by andrew clements. See all books authored by andrew clements, including frindle, and no talking, and more on. About average book by andrew clements, mark elliott. Author andrew clementss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Save up to 58%andrew clements is the author of thoughtprovoking, truetolife, and very entertaining books including the enormously popular frindle. He began his writing as a senior high school student in springfield high school. Andrew clements audiobooks download instantly today. By the end of the year, she will no longer be average. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Frindle became popular, more popular than any of my books before or sinceat least so far.
See more ideas about andrew clements, author studies and author. Ten of andrew clementss most beloved and bestselling school stories are now available as a boxed set, perfect for collecting or giving as gifts. 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. 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. Use coupon code allnew and get 15% off your first order, now through june 30. Ten of andrew clements s most beloved and bestselling school stories are now available as a boxed set, perfect for collecting or giving as gifts. His popular works include about average, troublemaker, extra credit, lost and found, no talking, room one, lunch money, and more. Download audiobooks by andrew clements at and save. 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.
Andrew clements is the author of the enormously successful childrens novel frindle. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. 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. He has written a few series, including the pets to the rescue series, the jake drake series and more. The bestselling author of frindle shows that with a little kindness, it can. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The following are the best books authored by andrew clements.
The questions are based on reading comprehension, strategies and skills. 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. 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. Shes ordinary for her school, for her town, for even the whole wid. No talking book by andrew clements half price books. About average by andrew clements readaloud revival. A girl challenges herself to become extraordinary in the latest from bestselling author andrew clements. Since 1985, over 80 of his books have been publishedand his brand new book is the friendship war. 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. 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 dating the book as in some novels. Clements is a graduate of northwestern and national louis universities, and he currently lives in central massachusetts. Shes ordinary for her school, for her town, for even the whole wide world, it seems.
She sees evidence everywhere on tv, in magazines, and even in her classroom. 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 clementss books andrew clements average rating. Andrew clements was born in camden, new jersey in 1949.
Andrew clements has 122 books on goodreads with 353119 ratings. He has four grown sons and lives with his wife in maine. Winner of american library association schneider family book award. First of all, about average is a book that shows how kids struggle to find their identities in school. See more ideas about andrew clements, frindle and author studies. Andrew clements believes good books make good things happen in real life. In 1990 i began trying to write a picture book about a boy who makes up a new word.
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. Browse audiobooks written by andrew clements sorted by. Andrew clements may 29, 1949 november 28, 2019 was an american writer of many childrens books. Clements graduated from northwestern university and took one extra year for preparation as a teacher. As a former teacher of fourth graders and a father of four boys, clements is very familiar with kids lives.
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