The School Story

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

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 of real 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?

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 08/01/2002
ISBN: 9780689851865
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 7.78h x 5.10w x 0.64d
Award: Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Nominee

Review Citations: PW Notes and Reprints 08/12/2002 pg. 303
Publishers Weekly 08/12/2002

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 50395 / School Story
Reading Level: 5.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 5