The School Story [Paperback]

Two middle school girls scheme to publish a book in this novel from Andrew Clements, the author ofFrindle.

Natalie'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.

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 ofrealgrown-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?Andrew Clements is the author of the enormously popularFrindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he has been nominated for a multitude of state awards, including two Christopher Awards and an Edgar Award. His popular works includeAbout Average,Troublemaker,Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He is also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. He lives with his wife in Maine and has four grown children. Visit him at AndrewClements.com.

Brian Selznickis the author and illustrator of the bestsellingThe Invention of Hugo Cabret,which was awarded the Caldecott Medal and was a National Book Award finalist. He is also the illustrator of many books for children, includingFrindleandLunch Moneyby Andrew Clements, as well as theDoll Peopletrilogy by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin, andThe Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkinsby Barbara Kerley, which was a Caldecott Honor Book. Mr. Selznick divides his time between Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California.Discussion Topics
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