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Andrew Clements

    May 29, 1949 – November 29, 2019

    Inspired by a lifelong love of reading fostered by his parents and the quiet solitude of summers spent by a lake, this author found his calling. Early encouragement from a teacher, coupled with experiences in songwriting and publishing, cultivated his unique narrative voice. He now seeks inspiration in a secluded writing space reminiscent of those formative summer days, emphasizing that great works are built one word at a time. His philosophy centers on the power of consistent effort and taking the next simple step, whether in writing or in life.

    Andrew Clements
    No talking
    The School Story
    The Report Card
    Because Your Daddy Loves You (board book)
    Things Hoped for
    Room One
    • 2024

      The Frindle Files

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      In a strict no-tech English class, Josh Willet, a dedicated gamer, finds himself frustrated with Mr. N's old-fashioned teaching methods. However, when he uncovers a hidden secret about Mr. N's past, Josh, along with his friend Vanessa, embarks on a mission to unravel the mystery. Armed with their tech skills, they aim to discover the truth while also hoping to reclaim some of their beloved screen time. The story blends themes of friendship, curiosity, and the clash between traditional education and modern technology.

      The Frindle Files
    • 2021

      Now in a sturdy board book format, the classic Because Your Daddy Loves You makes the perfect giftwhether youre celebrating Fathers Day, a new dad, or just the special bond between a father and child . . . any old day of the year!

      Because Your Daddy Loves You (board book)
    • 2021

      Nejlepší kamarádky navždy

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Grace a Ellie jsou už od druhé třídy nejlepší kamarádky. Po návratu z prázdnin ale Ellie úplnou náhodou odstartuje novou knoflíkovou módu, která postupně pohltí celou školu. Všichni si vyměňují vzájemně knoflíky, nemluví o ničem jiném než o knoflíkách a z Ellie se stane hvězda. A to je zkouška nejen pro Grace, zvyklou být neustále v centru pozornosti, ale i pro holčičí kamarádství jako takové. Rozdělí se dívky úplně, nebo k sobě znovu dokážou nalézt cestu?

      Nejlepší kamarádky navždy
    • 2020

      A fabulous school story about fads and friendship from the bestselling author of Frindle. This is war. Okay--that's too dramatic. But no matter what this is called, so far I'm winning. And it feels wonderful. Grace and Ellie have been best friends since second grade. Ellie's always right in the center of everything--and Grace is usually happy to be Ellie's sidekick. But what happens when everything changes? This time it's Grace who suddenly has everyone's attention when she accidentally starts a new fad at school. A fad that has first her class, then her grade, and then the entire school collecting and trading and even fighting over . . . buttons?! A fad that might get her in major trouble and could even be the end of Grace and Ellie's friendship. Because Ellie's not used to being one-upped by anybody. There's only one thing for Grace to do. With the help of Hank, the biggest button collector in the 6th grade, she'll have to figure out a way to end the fad once and for all. But once a fad starts, can it be stopped? "A fun, charming story about fads and the friendships that outlast them."--Booklist "On-point."--Publishers Weekly

      The Friendship War
    • 2010

      Keepers of the School: We the Children

      • 143 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      3.6(16)Add rating

      A 6,000-pound wrecking ball is about to demolish Benjamin Pratt's school... and he has only 28 days to figure out how to stop it. Ben's harbor-side school is going to be bulldozed to make room for an amusement park. It sounds like a dream come true... Or is it more like a nightmare? Something about the plan seems fishy, and Lyman, the new assistant janitor, seems even fishier. When Ben and his friend Jill start digging for answers, they find things that the people with money and power don't want them to see. Could the history hidden deep within an old school building actually overthrow a thirty-million-dollar real-estate deal? And how far will the developers go to keep that from happening? Ben and Jill are about to discover just how dangerous a little knowledge can be.

      Keepers of the School: We the Children
    • 2009

      No talking

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.0(18567)Add rating

      "You have the right to remain silent." However... The fifth-grade girls and the fifth-grade boys at Laketon Elementary don't get along very well. But the real problem is that these kids are loud and disorderly. That's why the principal uses her red plastic bullhorn. A lot. Then one day Dave Packer, a certified loudmouth, bumps into an idea -- a big one that makes him try to keep quiet for a whole day. But what does Dave hear during lunch? A girl, Lynsey Burgess, jabbering away. So Dave breaks his silence and lobs an insult. And those words spark a contest: Which team can say the fewest words during two whole days? And it's the boys against the girls. How do the teachers react to the silence? What happens when the principal feels she's losing control? And will Dave and Lynsey plunge the whole school into chaos? 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...with or without a bullhorn. It's Andrew Clements at his best -- thought-provoking, true-to-life, and very entertaining.

      No talking
    • 2009

      Extra Credit

      • 183 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.7(138)Add rating

      As letters flow back and forth--between the prairies of Illinois and the mountains of Afghanistan, across cultural and religious divides--sixth-grader Abby, ten-year-old Amira, and eleven-year-old Sadeed begin to speak and listen to each other.

      Extra Credit
    • 2008

      Things Hoped for

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.0(67)Add rating

      Gwen, a talented seventeen-year-old, faces the dual challenges of preparing for prestigious music school auditions and coping with her grandfather's mysterious disappearance. His cryptic message adds to her stress, especially with her demanding great-uncle seeking answers. Amidst the chaos, Gwen forms a bond with Robert, another aspiring musician, as they navigate the city together. Their journey leads to unexpected revelations that threaten to alter Gwen's dreams and deepen their connection in unforeseen ways.

      Things Hoped for
    • 2008

      Twelve-year-old identical twins Jay and Ray have long resented that everyone treats them as one person, and so they hatch a plot to take advantage of a clerical error at their new school and pretend they are just one.

      Lost and Found
    • 2007

      Jake Drake, Bully Buster

      • 84 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      3.5(50)Add rating

      Fourth-grader Jake Drake relates how he comes to terms with SuperBully Link Baxter, especially after they are assigned to be partners on a class project

      Jake Drake, Bully Buster