{"product_id":"the-school-story-paperback","title":"The School Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Clements\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Selznick\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo middle school girls scheme to publish a book in this novel from Andrew Clements, the author of \u003ci\u003eFrindle\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNatalie's best friend, Zoe, is sure that the novel Natalie's written is good enough to be published. But how can a twelve-year-old girl publish a book? Natalie's mother is an editor for a big children's publisher, but Natalie doesn't want to ask for any favors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Then Zoe has a brilliant idea: Natalie can submit her manuscript under a pen name, with Zoe acting as her literary agent. But it's not easy for two sixth graders to put themselves over as grown-ups, even with some help from a couple of \u003ci\u003ereal\u003c\/i\u003e grown-ups who are supportive but skeptical. The next bestselling school story may be in their hands--but can Natalie and Zoe pull off their masquerade?\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 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 x 7.78 x 5.1 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 August 01, 2002\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":51761536860448,"sku":"9780689851865","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/920e015d69ecce10d4eb6e41832e0bd4.webp?v=1780209927","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-school-story-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}