New Releases by Andrew Clements

"You have the right to remain silent." However... The fifth-grade girls and the fifth-grade boys at Laketon Elementary don''t get along very well. But the real problem is that these kids are loud and disorderly. That''s why the principal uses her red plastic bullhorn. A lot. Then one day Dave Packer, a certified loudmouth, bumps into an idea -- a big one that makes him try to keep quiet for a whole day. But what does Dave hear during lunch? A girl, Lynsey Burgess, jabbering away. So Dave breaks his silence and lobs an insult. And those words spark a contest: Which team can say the fewest words during two whole days? And it''s the boys against the girls. How do the teachers react to the silence? What happens when the principal feels she''s losing control? And will Dave and Lynsey plunge the whole school into chaos? This funny and surprising book is about language and thought, about words unspoken, words spoken in anger, and especially about the power of words spoken in kindness...with or without a bullhorn. It''s Andrew Clements at his best -- thought-provoking, true-to-life, and very entertaining.

Chinese edition of The Landry News. A New York Times bestseller. The story follows Cara, a fifth grader loner from a broken family, always aspired to be a journalist. Mr. Larson, the burned out teacher who was once "Teacher of the Year," was inspired to become the class''s newspaper sponsor. A controversial story pitted the Mr. Larson and the paper against the principal, and a First Amendment debate ensued. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

Twelve-year-old Greg, who has always been good at moneymaking projects, is surprised to find himself teaming up with his lifelong rival, Maura, to create a series of comic books to sell at school.

Alicia may be blind, but that doesn?t mean she can?t see what?s happening right in front of her eyes. Like how her parents try to give her freedom. Or how Bobby?now Robert?has returned to figure out their relationship. Or even the invisible man, William, and just how dangerous he is to Alicia, to Robert, to their whole family?or so the police say. Or is Alicia wrong this time? If her normally sharp instincts are wrong, the results could be disastrous. From award-winning author Andrew Clements, here is a novel full of adventure, romance, and mystery, which at its heart is about trusting?even things we know but cannot see.

Seventeen-year-old Gwen is preparing to audition for New York City’s top music schools when her grandfather mysteriously disappears, leaving Gwen only a phone message telling her not to worry. But there’s nothing more stressful than practicing for her auditions, not knowing where her grandfather is, and being forced to lie about his whereabouts when her insistent great-uncle demands an audience with him. Then Gwen meets Robert, also in town for music auditions, and the two pair up to brave the city without supervision. As auditions approach and her great-uncle becomes more aggressive, Gwen and Robert make a startling discovery. Suddenly Gwen’s hopes are turned upside down, and she and Robert are united in ways neither of them could have foretold. . . .

A haiku poem about a lovable dog.

Twenty-second edition published in 1853. According to the Preface: In presenting this work to the public, the compilers would say, that they do not intend it as a rival of any other Hymn Book already in existence; but, if advancement in the light of other good works be allowable, as an improvement on them all. Although evidently designed in one sense for a denomination, they have also intended that it shall answer in some measure the demands of a liberal and progressive Christianity--a Christianity, under whatever name or pretension found, that would diffuse Christ''s spirit and do his works of truth and love among men.

Learn facts about numbers, and see one million dots!

A day spent with a young child at the beach is filled with many minor dramasa lost shoe, a ball that floats too far out into the water, a drippy ice-cream cone. These can be frustrating events for both child and parent, but the daddy in this book finds a way to fix each problem, lovingly and patiently. Why? Because he loves his little girl, of course This spot-on pairing of words and images is a warm, reassuring, and humorous tribute to dads everywhere."

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Jake faces the challenge of cooperating with the school bully on a class project.

Phil verdächtigt Daniel, eine Jacke geklaut zu haben. Das stimmt aber nicht und Phil beginnt über Vorurteile nachzudenken. Ab 9.

A young woman and her husband are glad that they gave a stray kitten a home when it saves their lives by alerting them to a gas leak.

Mark didn''t ask to move to New Hampshire. Or to go to a hick school like Hardy Elementary. And he certainly didn''t request Mr. Maxwell as his teacher. Mr. Maxwell doesn''t like rich kids, or slackers, or know-it-alls. And he''s decided that Mark is all of those things. Now the whole school is headed out for a week of camping -- Hardy''s famous Week in the Woods. At first it sounds dumb, but then Mark begins to open up to life in the country, and he decides it might be okay to learn something new. It might even be fun. But things go all wrong for Mark. The Week in the Woods is not what anyone planned. Especially not Mr. Maxwell. With his uncanny knack to reach right to the heart of kids, Andrew Clements asks -- and answers -- questions about first impressions, fairness, loyalty, and courage -- and exactly what it takes to spend a Week in the Woods.

Shrimpy learns that even though he may be small, he can still make a big difference to his friend, Big Al.

Phil is on a mission. His absentminded little brother forgot his lunch money. All kinds of thoughts are running through Phil''s mind as he searches for Jimmy in the throngs of fourth and fifth graders crowding the school hallway:...if I''m late for math today, then I might not be allowed to take the test -- and then I could flunk math! I might even flunk sixth grade and get left back! Then Phil spots Jimmy''s one-of-a-kind jacket and rushes to the corner of the hallway. Except the person wearing it isn''t his brother; it''s some black kid Phil''s never seen before -- wearing Jimmy''s jacket! Phil makes an accusation, tempers flare, and both kids wind up in the principal''s office. How will Phil react when he finds out how Daniel came to be the owner of this unique jacket? Will Daniel be able to forgive Phil for an accusation that was based on racial prejudice? What will each boy learn about the other, and most important, about himself?

Twelve-year-old Natalie Nelson has written a powerful school story. It''s a short novel called "The Cheater," and her best friend Zoe is certain it should be published. All Natalie has to do is give the manuscript to her mom, an editor at a big publishing house. However Natalie doesn''t want any favors from her mom. Still, Zoe won''t drop the idea. Spurred into action, Natalie invents a pen name for herself and Zoe becomes a self-styled literary agent. But if the girls are to succeed, they''ll need support from their wary English teacher, legal advice from Zoe''s tough-talking father, and some clever maneuvering to outwit the overbearing editor in chief of Shipley Junior Books. Andrew Clements, the best-selling author of Frindle, The Landry News, and The Janitor''s Boy, delights his audience with this story of two irrepressible girls who use their talent, ingenuity, and a little cunning to try to make a young writer''s dream come true.

Jake acts like a class clown in order to cheer his teacher up.

When fifteen-year-old Bobby wakes up and finds himself invisible, he and his parents and his new blind friend Alicia try to find out what caused his condition and how to reverse it.

For use in schools and libraries only. When Jim falls through the ice while walking with his two dogs, Tara and Tiree, Tiree tries to rescue him and ends up falling into the frigid water herself. What will happen if Tara tries to help them both? A true story.

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A temple cat in ancient Egypt grows tired of being worshiped and cared for in a reverent fashion and travels to the seaside, where she finds genuine affection with a fisherman and his children.

Jake doesn''t set out to become the teacher''s pet, but somehow everything he does has teachers heaping praise on him--and has his classmates rolling their eyes in disgust. How can he show them that he''s just an ordinary kid? Illustrations.

A fifth-grader starts a newspaper with an editorial that prompts her burnt-out classroom teacher to really begin teaching again, but he is later threatened with disciplinary action as a result.

An angel who was present at the birth of Jesus remembers that very special night, graced by heavenly light and an angelic song like the smile of God.

The dazzling cut-paper artistry of Caldecott medalist David Wisniewski combines with Andrew Clements''s free-verse celebration of woodworking tools to tell the story of a surprise in the making. The evocative description of each workshop tool-ruler, axe, saw, hammer, and the rest-is accompanied by a vivid, dramatically composed illustration showing how it is used in the step-by-step construction of an ornate, old-fashioned carousel. An eager young apprentice assists one craftsman after another as the project takes shape and is rewarded with a toolbox of his won. Young wood-working enthusiasts will enjoy the affectionate and knowledgeable portraits of familiar tools as well as an acclaimed artist''s vision of the magic simple tools can do.

Details the course of Hurricane Andrew, which hit the southeastern United States in 1992, and describes the recovery efforts that followed the storm.