About Average

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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.

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"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 *
"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 *

Author Bio

Andrew Clements (19492019) was the author of the enormously popularFrindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards,includingaChristopher Award and an Edgar Award. His popular works includeAbout 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 moreat AndrewClements.com.

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.