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About Average
Contributor(s): Clements, Andrew (Author), Elliott, Mark (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1416997245     ISBN-13: 9781416997245
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2012
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance
- Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
- Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes)
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2012015106
Age Level: 8-12
Grade Level: 3-7
Lexile Measure: 860(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.74" H x 5.82" W x 8.61" L (0.52 lbs) 128 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Friendship
- Topical - Self-Esteem
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian
Awards: Keystone to Reading Book Award, Nominee, Intermediate, 2014
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 05/07/2012 pg. 53
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2012
Booklist 07/01/2012 pg. 64
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2012
School Library Journal 10/01/2012 pg. 126
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 66 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 152743
Reading Level: 5.5   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 3.0
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
Can average be amazing? A girl challenges herself to become extraordinary in the latest from bestselling author Andrew Clements.

Jordan Johnston is average. Not short, not tall. Not plump, not slim. Not blond, not brunette. Not gifted, not flunking out. Even her shoe size is average. She's ordinary for her school, for her town, for even the whole wide world, it seems.
But everyone else? They're remarkable. She sees evidence everywhere--on TV, in magazines, and even in her classroom. Tremendously talented. Stunningly beautiful. Wildly gifted. And some of them are practically her age
Jordan feels doomed to a life of wallowing in the vast, soggy middle. So she makes a goal: By the end of the year, she will discover her great talent. By the end of the year, she will no longer be average. 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 possible--personal acceptance.


Contributor Bio(s): Elliott, Mark: - 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.Clements, Andrew: - Andrew Clements is the author of the enormously popular Frindle. 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. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He is also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. He lives with his wife in Maine and has four grown children. Visit him at AndrewClements.com.
 
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