Below are some of the awards my books have received. Shes ordinary for her school, for her town, for even the whole wid. 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. Search hello select your address select your address. Andrew clements 1949 awards, honors book, library, family. 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. This story was turned into his first book frindle, which was published in 1996. By the end of the year, she will no longer be average. About average by andrew clements can average be amazing. Clements has an ability to get right to the heart of his young characters, tapping into their feelings as they figure out who they are, and jordan johnson in about average is no exception in fact, jordan doesnt feel she is exceptional at allat anything.
About average by andrew clements overdrive rakuten. Clements is a graduate of northwestern and national louis universities, and he currently lives in central massachusetts. A girl challenges herself to become extraordinary in the latest from bestselling author andrew clements. Andrew clements school stories by andrew clements boxed. 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 has 122 books on goodreads with 353119 ratings. Andrew clements was born in camden, new jersey in 1949. See more ideas about andrew clements, frindle and author studies. Andrew clements is the author of the enormously successful childrens novel frindle. Clements is now a fulltime writer and stays in maine, where he used. Use an online dictionary to find the multipart definition of the word average. Jun 26, 2012 about average, is the title of the book that ive finished. His popular works include about average, troublemaker, extra credit, lost and found. Throughout his school years, his teachers noticed that he was an exceptional writer and encouraged him to move forward with his talent.
His popular works include about average, troublemaker, extra credit, and others. His popular works include extra credit, lost and found, no talking, troublemaker, lunch money, and more. 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. He has won two christopher awards and an edgar award, and more than ten million of his books are in print. About andrew clements andrew clements 19492019 was the author of the enormously popular frindle. Andrew clements 1949 2019 was the author of the enormously popular frindle. No talking by andrew clements, mark elliott, paperback.
About average kindle edition by clements, andrew, elliott. His most wellknown work is frindle, a story about the power of language, invention, and the pushandpull between a creative student and a nononsense teacher andrew writes in his home office surrounded by books, many of them mainstays from his childhood. The bestselling author of frindle shows that with a little kindness, it can. About average is a story about a girl who thinks that everyone else is smarter, prettier and better than she is. She will find a way to become extraordinary, and everyone will know about it. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Clements is now a fulltime writer and stays in maine, where he used to spend his early summer days, together with his wife. About average book by andrew clements, mark elliott official. Andrew clements is an american author who writes childrens books. Pacific north west library association young readers choice. Andrew clements 19492019 was the author of the enormously popular frindle. Growing up, andrew had no intention of becoming a writer but he was an avid reader. About average ebook by andrew clements, mark elliott. About average by andrew clements readaloud revival. He taught creative writing to high school students at a summer workshop. 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.
About average book by andrew clements, mark elliott. The publisher asked me to write more stories about kids and teachers and school, and i did. Andrew clements books, author biography, and reading level. His debut novel frindle won annual book awards determined by the vote of u. Ten of andrew clementss most beloved and bestselling school stories are now available as a boxed set, perfect for collecting or giving as gifts.
About average, is the title of the book that ive finished. More than 10 million copies of his books have sold, he has been nominated for a multitude of state awards, and he has won two christopher awards and an edgar award. The book became frindle, and it was finally published in 1996, and it became popular and successful. William allen white childrens book award winner 1999 kansas. His debut novel frindle won annual book awards determined by the vote of. He has written a few series, including the pets to the rescue series, the jake drake series and more. Buy a cheap copy of about average book by andrew clements. Its andrew clements at his best thoughtprovoking, truetolife, and very entertaining. Awards for andrew clements your guide to fiction books. Describing his novel, andrew clements writes that frindle is about discovering the. Learn what the different types of awards can tell you about a book youre thinking of reading, and find out about the many awards given to the. Young readers choice award winner 1999 youth pacific northwest. His most wellknown work is frindle, a story about the power of language, invention, and the pushandpull between a creative student and a nononsense teacher. Notable awards include a phoenix award for frindle, a christopher award for.
As the end of sixth grade nears, jordan johnson, unhappy that she is only average in appearance, intelligence, and athletic ability, reveals her special skills when disaster strikes her central illinois elementary school. About average by andrew clements, mark elliott, paperback. Extra credit is a story about a girl who takes on an. Society of school librarians international book awards honor book 2004 language artsgrades k6 novels united states. About average is a story about a girl who thinks that everyone else. This funny and surprising book is about language and thought, about words unspoken, words spoken in anger, and especially about the power of words spoken in kindness. Andrew clements author andrew clements 19492019 was the author of the enormously popular frindle. Andrew clements may 29, 1949 november 28, 2019 was an american writer of many childrens books. His popular works include about average, troublemaker, extra credit, lost.
He has four grown sons and lives with his wife in maine. Average jordan has mistakenly discarded a list of what shes great at not much. About average by andrew clements patricia hruby powell. Books by andrew clements andrew clements average rating 3. Sep 01, 2000 andrew clements is the author of the enormously popular frindle. New york public library 100 titles for reading and sharing list, 1996, fanfare book, horn book, parents choice.
This established andrew clements as a fulltime writer henceforth. His childrens novel frindle won several different book awards. First of all, about average is a book that shows how kids struggle to find their identities in school. 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. How can a plain girl with few talents possibly achieve the. Andrew clements is the author of the enormously popular frindle. Mark elliott as the end of sixth grade nears, jordan johnson, unhappy that she is only average in appearance, intelligence, and athletic ability, reveals her special skills when disaster strikes her central.
It comes as no surprise that awardwinning author andrew clements has written another great story. The publisher asked me to write more stories about kids and. Charlie may simon childrens book award winner 19981999 arkansas childrens crown award winner 19981999 grades 36 united states christopher awards winner 1997 ages 1012 united states. Childrens book author andrew clements has dozens of titles to his name, from picture books to novels to early reader chapter books.
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