The publisher asked me to write more stories about kids and teachers and school, and i did. Since 1985, over 80 of his books have been publishedand his brand new book is the friendship war. She will find a way to become extraordinary, and everyone will know about it. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. About average by andrew clements patricia hruby powell. So ive read a lot of books that have done the same thing but i. It seems that everyone but jordan is good at something important. With each book i have a greater appreciation for him as an author, and for his understanding of. About average ebook by andrew clements, 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 illinois elementary school. Andrew clements writes many stories about school kidstheir hopes, dreams, troubles, and talents. Books by andrew clements andrew clements average rating 3.
Andrew clements books, author biography, and reading level. But so far, shes just average average height, average grades, average face. Jan 08, 20 andrew clements about average jordan johnson research writing characters settings for authors. He has illustrated a number of book covers, and his work has been exhibited at the society of illustrators and the art directors guild. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read about average. Then nature intervenes and jordan discovers something way above average about herself. This established andrew clements as a fulltime writer henceforth. Andrew clements school days boxed set frindle, the landry news, the janitors boy, school story, excerpt from the report card andrew clements. See more ideas about andrew clements, author studies and author. Andrew clements first book, frindle is about a boy who decides to make up a word of his own for pen. Andrew clements about average jordan johnson research writing characters settings for authors. First of all, about average is a book that shows how kids struggle to find their identities in school. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading about average.
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. Sixthgrader jordan feels average, and she doesnt like it. A conversation with bestselling childrens book author andrew clements part 3 duration. See all books authored by andrew clements, including frindle, and no talking, and more on. Andrew clements books list of books by author andrew clements. His debut novel frindle won annual book awards determined by the vote of u. By the end of the year, she will no longer be average. I believe andrew clements frindle, his first book released in 1985. About average by andrew clements, mark elliott, paperback.
He has four grown sons and lives with his wife in maine. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. About average 2012 read online free book by andrew clements. Andrew clements audio books, best sellers, author bio. Aug 26, 2012 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. Andrew clements 19492019 was the author of the enormously popular frindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was. Join facebook to connect with andrew clements and others you may know. Parents need to know that about average, by bestselling childrens author andrew clements frindle, deals with bullying specifically. About average, andrew clementss latest school story, is about jordan johnston. Make connections and compare and contrast the book frindle with some of clementss other school stories. I have read 14 books by andrew clements in the last 8 months. He lived in oaklyn and chery hill until he was in sixth grade when together with his family, they relocated to springfield, illinois.
About average 2012 read online free book by andrew. His childrens novel frindle won several different book awards. About average book by andrew clements, mark elliott. About average by andrew clements about the book jordan johnston wishes she were extraordinarily popular, pretty, athletic, musical, intelligent. He taught creative writing to high school students at a summer workshop. She sees evidence everywhere on tv, in movies and magazines, and even in the email blasts that fill her inbox. About average is below average for author clements i believe andrew clements frindle, his first book released in 1985.
Andrew clements about average jordan johnson research. About average by andrew clements can average be amazing. Not bad, but i wish that the author couldve made the age match up with the character. The bestselling author of frindle shows that with a little kindness, it can. He has written a few series, including the pets to the rescue series, the jake drake series and more. About average kindle edition by clements, andrew, elliott, mark. Clements is now a fulltime writer and stays in maine, where he used to spend his early summer days, together with his wife. Protagonist jordans school has an antibullying policy, and she knows that when a classmate reported physical bullying to the authorities it turned out well, but she decides to handle this problem herself, and the solution she comes up. About average kindle edition by clements, andrew, elliott.
Andrew clements books list of books by author andrew. Buy a cheap copy of about average book by andrew clements. The protagonist is 12 year old jordan johnston who is about average in every way until. She dreams about escaping her average existence but what she cant figure out is exactly how. 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. Shes ordinary for her school, for her town, for even the whole wid. 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. Jul 24, 2012 about average ebook written by andrew clements. I will give you the main character some will have the state they live in or their school and you will tell me what book it is. A girl challenges herself to become extraordinary in the latest from bestselling author andrew clements.
Protagonist jordans school has an antibullying policy, and she knows that when a classmate reported physical bullying to the authorities it turned out well, but she decides to handle this problem herself, and the solution she. Like the title of this book, this was about average. Andrew clements is an american author who writes childrens books. Mark lives on a sheep farm in the hudson valley region of new york. About average by andrew clements, mark elliott kirkus. Lessons and ideas books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs. 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. Accordingly, i had high hopes for about average, but it did not pan out. 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.
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. Browse andrew clementss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Parents need to know that about average, by bestselling childrens author andrew clements, deals with bullying specifically meanspirited verbal teasing. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Jun 26, 2012 about average, is the title of the book that ive finished.
Andrew clements was born in camden, new jersey in 1949. Andrew clements may 29, 1949 november 28, 2019 was an american writer of many childrens books. The book became frindle, and it was finally published in 1996, and it became popular and successful. York times, bestselling author andrew clements presents a compelling story of. Listen to about average audiobook by andrew clements.
About average book by andrew clements, mark elliott official. 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. About average by andrew clements jordan longs to be special distinguished in some way from her 6th grade peers. At the end of the day, a truly devastating disaster is averted by her own remarkable abilities, but by then jordan already knows she is unique.
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