Andrew Clements
Andrew Clements was a prolific author of children's literature, celebrated for his engaging and relatable stories. His notable works include the beloved "Frindle," "A Week in the Woods," and the "Jake Drake" series, which often explored themes of school, friendship, and growing up. Clements' accessible writing style and keen understanding of young readers earned him widespread critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.
Books by Andrew Clements
8 books available
Things Hoped For
by Andrew Clements
3.9(3,862)
Gwen prepares for high-stakes music auditions, but her grandfather's sudden disappearance and a mysterious discovery with a fellow musician force her to confront a truth that changes her view of the future.
A Week in the Woods
by Andrew Clements
3.8(5,714)
During an annual school camping trip, a privileged fifth-grader and his cynical teacher, who dislike each other, must work together to survive after a reckless act leaves them lost in the wilderness.
Jake Drake, Bully Buster
by Andrew Clements
3.8(931)
Second-grader Jake Drake, a perennial bully magnet, must transform into a 'bully buster' when he's unexpectedly paired with the school's biggest tormentor, Link Baxter, for a class project.
Frindle
by Andrew Clements
3.8(104,268)
A mischievous fifth-grader invents a new word for 'pen,' sparking a nationwide linguistic phenomenon that challenges the nature of language and authority.
Things Not Seen
by Andrew Clements
3.9(24,785)
A 15-year-old boy becomes invisible and finds a friend in a blind girl. He must find a way to become visible again before his family faces serious trouble.
The Report Card
by Andrew Clements
3.9(11,797)
A hidden fifth-grade genius orchestrates a failing report card to expose the absurdity of grades, inadvertently thrusting herself into the spotlight she desperately tried to avoid.
Things That Are
by Andrew Clements
3.8(1,738)
A blind girl with extraordinary intuition must discern truth from deception when an invisible man threatens her family and a past love reappears, forcing her to trust what she knows but cannot see.
No Talking
by Andrew Clements
4.0(17,965)
When a boisterous fifth-grade boy challenges his class to a two-day no-talking contest against the girls, the resulting silence unexpectedly amplifies the power of unspoken words and the surprising impact of kindness amidst the chaos.