Author: Andrew Clements
Genre: Fiction
Level: Upper Elementary
Review:
The School Story is an inspiring novel of two 12 year old girls who attempt to secretly get a book published. Natalie, a young girl, lives with her mom who is an editor at a publishing company. Natalie loves to write and when she asked her best friend Zoe to read her book, Zoe got the crazy idea to try and get the book published. They devised an elaborate plan to use a pen name for Natalie so her mom would not know who wrote the book and they make a fake agency company who Zoe is the owner of. This elaborate plan works out just as hoped with the novel ending at the book party where the real author is to be revealed. Natalie's mother is pleasantly surprised to find out the real author is her daughter.
This book was a truly inspiring story for young children who think that certain things are impossible because they are young. I think the book was well written and not only had a pleasant story line but it also encompassed a few tough subjects like the death of Natalie's father. I would definitely use this book in a classroom. Andrew Clements continues to write inspiring chapter books for young children.
I used to love this book as a child, because I've been an author since the age of 7. It was always my dream to get my work published, and so any kind of story about another author who succeeds was inspiring to me. The other kids I knew really liked this story as well, even though they didn't like writing. It's an exciting story of an average kid who plans something extraordinary, and it works.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a very inspirational novel for young people. It would be wonderful to supplement this book by having a creative writing contest for students. Great review!
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