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About Average


School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8

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No. of pages 144

Published: 2014

Great for age 7-13 years

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Jordan Johnston is average. Not short, not tall. Not plump, not slim. Not gifted, not flunking out. Even her shoe size is average. Shes ordinary for her school, for her town, for even the whole wide world, it seems.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. She wants to get Marlea back! But whats the best way to beat a bully? Could it be with kindness?Called a genius of gentle, high concept tales set in suburban middle school by The New York Times, bestselling author Andrew Clements presents a compelling story of the greatest achievement possibleself-acceptance.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Simon & Schuster .

Andrew Clements is the author of picture books and novels for young readers, including Because Your Daddy Loves You and the perennial bestseller Frindle . He lives in Baldwin, Maine, and can also be found at www. andrewclements. com. Mark Elliott's brilliant illustrations have appeared in many picture books and novels for young readers, including the ever-popular Princess Tales series. His acclaimed artwork delivers inspiration, wonder, and timeless beauty.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Keystone to Reading Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.

"Clements adds to his canon of school stories with this thoughtful novel about an earnest and introspective girl who longs to wrap up her sixth-grade year 'in a blaze of glory, a flash of triumph, a burst of superstardom.'"--Publishers Weekly

 

"Clements' fans will be hooked."--School Library Journal

 

"What is extraordinary is how Clements can continue to produce realistic examples of kid power year after year. More than a feel-good story with a message, this is another good read."--Kirkus Reviews