About Average
- Subject
- Social Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Size
- 12.9 cm Ă 18.8 cm
- ISBN
- 9781416997252
Can average be amazing? The bestselling author of Frindle shows that with a little kindness, it can.
Jordan Johnston is average. Not short, not tall. Not plump, not slim. Not gifted, not flunking out. Even her shoe size is average. Sheâs 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 schoolâand most definitely the meanestâdoes something unthinkable, and suddenly nice, average Jordan isnât thinking average thoughts anymore. She wants to get Marlea back! But whatâs the best way to beat a bully? Could it be with kindness?
Called âa genius of gentle, high concept tales set in suburban middle schoolâ by The New York Times, bestselling author Andrew Clements presents a compelling story of the greatest achievement possibleâself-acceptance.
Jordan Johnston is average. Not short, not tall. Not plump, not slim. Not gifted, not flunking out. Even her shoe size is average. Sheâs 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 schoolâand most definitely the meanestâdoes something unthinkable, and suddenly nice, average Jordan isnât thinking average thoughts anymore. She wants to get Marlea back! But whatâs the best way to beat a bully? Could it be with kindness?
Called âa genius of gentle, high concept tales set in suburban middle schoolâ by The New York Times, bestselling author Andrew Clements presents a compelling story of the greatest achievement possibleâself-acceptance.
About the creators
Andrew ClementsAuthor
Andrew Clements (1949â2019) was the author of the enormously popular Frindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards, including a Christopher Award and an Edgar Award. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He was also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. Find out more at AndrewClements.com.
Mark ElliottIllustrator
Mark Elliott has a BFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts. He has illustrated a number of book covers, and his work has been exhibited at the Society of Illustrators and the Art Directors Guild. Mark lives on a sheep farm in the Hudson Valley region of New York.
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What reviewers said
"Clements' fans will be hooked."
"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."
"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.'"
