The School Story

Clements, Andrew

ISBN 10: 0613548523 ISBN 13: 9780613548526

Synopsis

Two twelve year old kids hit upon an audacious plan to break into publishing. A fun, feelgood story that has plenty of reality mixed in with the fantasy - from the acclaimed author of 'Frindle'. Twelve-year-old Natalie Nelson is writing an amazing story about school life called "The Cheater". Her best friend Zoe reckons it' brilliant - it should be a breeze to get it published, especially since Natalie's mum is an editor for one of the biggest publishing houses around. While Natalie knows better, and doesn't want any special favours, Zoe won't take no for an answer. She concocts a stupendous scheme to get "The Cheater" into print. First, Natalie must come up with a cool penname for herself so her mum won't know it's her. Then Zoe will invent a literary agency and appoint herself its star agent to sell Natalie's book. By sticking at it, sticking together - and with the help of a supportive but weary teacher - it's a daring scheme that might just work...

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About the Author

Andrew Clements has written a number of books for children, including three novels about school life. He taught in public schools near Chicago for seven years before moving east to begin a career in publishing. The idea for Frindle grew out of a talk that he gave to second graders. He says that "Frindle is about discovering the true nature of words, language, thought, community and learning, and about the life that surges through the corridors and classrooms every day." Andrew Clements now writes full-time and lives in central Massachusetts with his wife and their four children.

About this edition

• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0613548523
• ISBN 13: 9780613548526
• Binding: School & Library Binding