The School Story -- Andrew Clements

<b>Two middle school girls scheme to publish a book in this novel from Andrew Clements, the author of <i>Frindle</i>.</b> <p/>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. <p/> 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 <i>real</i> 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?<br><br><b>Author:</b> Andrew Clements<br><b>Publisher:</b> Atheneum Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 08/01/2002<br><b>Pages:</b> 224<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.34lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.78h x 5.10w x 0.64d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780689851865<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 5.2<br><b>Point Value:</b> 5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>50395 / School Story<br><br><b>Award:</b> Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Nominee<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>PW Notes and Reprints</i> 08/12/2002 pg. 303<br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 08/12/2002<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Andrew