{"product_id":"about-average-paperback","title":"About Average - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Clements\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMark Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan average be amazing? The bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFrindle\u003c\/i\u003e shows that with a little kindness, it can.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJordan Johnston is average. Not short, not tall. Not plump, not slim. Not gifted, not flunking out. Even her shoe size is average. She's ordinary for her school, for her town, for even the whole wide world, it seems. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen Marlea Harkins, one of the most popular girls in school--and most definitely the meanest--does something unthinkable, and suddenly nice, average Jordan isn't thinking average thoughts anymore. She wants to get Marlea back! But what's the best way to beat a bully? Could it be with kindness? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCalled \"a genius of gentle, high concept tales set in suburban middle school\" by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, bestselling author Andrew Clements presents a compelling story of the greatest achievement possible--self-acceptance.\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\u003eMark 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.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.4 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 April 29, 2014\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 About Average\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 5.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169829425287,"sku":"9781416997252","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/d1832bb8d4ea4485b1f042eb632894c7.webp?v=1733343830","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/about-average-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}