{"product_id":"the-school-story-hardcover","title":"The School Story - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Clements\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Selznick\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwelve-year-old Natalie Nelson has written a powerful school story. It's a short novel called \"The Cheater,\" and her best friend Zoe is certain it should be published. All Natalie has to do is give the manuscript to her mom, an editor at a big publishing house. However Natalie doesn't want any favors from her mom. Still, Zoe won't drop the idea. \u003cbr\u003e Spurred into action, Natalie invents a pen name for herself and Zoe becomes a self-styled literary agent. But if the girls are to succeed, they'll need support from their wary English teacher, legal advice from Zoe's tough-talking father, and some clever maneuvering to outwit the overbearing editor in chief of Shipley Junior Books. \u003cbr\u003e Andrew Clements, the best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eFrindle, The Landry News, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Janitor's Boy, \u003c\/i\u003e delights his audience with this story of two irrepressible girls who use their talent, ingenuity, and a little cunning to try to make a young writer's dream come true.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Clements (1949-2019) was the author of the enormously popular \u003ci\u003eFrindle\u003c\/i\u003e. 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 \u003ci\u003eAbout Average\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTroublemaker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eExtra Credit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLost and Found\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNo Talking\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRoom One\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLunch Money\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. He was also the author of the Benjamin Pratt \u0026amp; the Keepers of the School series. Find out more at AndrewClements.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrian Selznick is the author and illustrator of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Invention of Hugo Cabret\u003c\/i\u003e, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal and was a National Book Award finalist. He is also the illustrator of many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eFrindle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLunch Money\u003c\/i\u003e by Andrew Clements, as well as the Doll People trilogy by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin, and \u003ci\u003eThe Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins\u003c\/i\u003e by Barbara Kerley, which was a Caldecott Honor Book. Mr. Selznick divides his time between Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 8.55 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maine Student Book Award (2003)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e California Young Reader Medal (2004)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (2003)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e School Story\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756960579872,"sku":"9780689825941","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3b26fc4d6ad2046b271c04f877d07882.webp?v=1780090309","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-school-story-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}