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Highlights
- Greg Kenton has always had a natural talent for making money -- despite the annoying rivalry of his neighbor Maura Shaw.
- Garden State Children's Book Awards (Children's Fiction) 2008 1st Winner, Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Grades 3-6) 2007 4th Winner
- 8-12 Years
- 8.48" x 6.14" Hardcover
- 224 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Humorous Stories
Description
About the Book
In his funny and timely new novel, middle-grade-novel master Clements again holds up a mirror to real life, and invites young readers to think about money, school, friendship, and what it means to be a success. Illustrations.Book Synopsis
Greg Kenton has always had a natural talent for making money -- despite the annoying rivalry of his neighbor Maura Shaw. Then, just before sixth grade, Greg makes a discovery: Almost every kid at school has an extra quarter or two to spend almost every day.Multiply a few quarters by a few hundred kids, and for Greg, school suddenly looks like a giant piggy bank. All he needs is the right hammer to crack it open. Candy and gum? Little toys? Sure, kids would love to buy stuff like that at school. But would teachers and the principal permit it? Not likely.
But how about comic books? Comic books might work. Especially the chunky little ones that Greg writes and illustrates himself. Because everybody knows that school always encourages reading and writing and creativity and individual initiative, right?
In this funny and timely novel, Andrew Clements again holds up a mirror to real life, and invites young readers to think about money, school, friendship, and what it means to be a success.
Review Quotes
"The characters are rich with interesting quirks and motivations...fast-paced and humorous."
-- "School Library Journal"
"This hits the jackpot."
-- "Kirkus Reviews"
About the Author
Andrew Clements (1949-2019) was the author of the enormously popular Frindle. 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 About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He was also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. Find out more at AndrewClements.com. Brian Selznick is the author and illustrator of the bestselling The 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, including Frindle and Lunch Money by Andrew Clements, as well as the Doll People trilogy by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin, and The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley, which was a Caldecott Honor Book. Mr. Selznick divides his time between Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California.Dimensions (Overall): 8.48 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .85 Inches (D)
Weight: .66 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Humorous Stories
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
Author: Andrew Clements
Language: English
Street Date: July 1, 2005
TCIN: 1004682141
UPC: 9780689866838
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-1946
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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