Andrew Clements Libri

Gandhi e la scuola elementare di Laketon, due universi distanti. Almeno finché Dave Packer, dieci anni, facendo una ricerca sull'India scopre che ogni settimana Gandhi restava nel più assoluto silenzio per un'intera giornata. Lo scopo? Mettere ordine nella propria mente. Pur non sapendo bene che cosa significhi, Dave decide di provarci. E ci riesce, anche se è costretto a fingere un attacco di tosse per evitare di esporre la ricerca. Linsey Burgess, la più odiosa esponente delle già odiose femmine, lo aggredisce alla mensa per la brutta figura che le ha fatto fare come compagna nel progetto sull'India. E lì volano gli insulti e parte la sfida: chi, fra maschi e femmine, saprà restare in silenzio per due giorni interi? Un esperimento che lascerà ammutoliti anche gli insegnanti. E che farà scoprire ai ragazzi l'importanza delle parole. Età di lettura: da 9 anni.

Nick Allen è un bambino molto sveglio. Forse anche troppo. Fa lavorare la testa, tutto qui. E nessuno si stupisce più di tanto quando decide che la penna non si chiama più penna: da oggi in poi si chiamerà "drilla". Mrs. Granger, che ha la passione e il gusto delle parole, non può incoraggiare il piccolo colpo di stato. Deve imporre la sua autorità. Ma "drilla" è una parola che piace e presto tutti la usano, in tutte le classi, in tutte le scuole del paesino. Età di lettura: da 10 anni.

In a strict no-tech English class, Josh Willet, a dedicated gamer, finds himself frustrated with Mr. N's old-fashioned teaching methods. However, when he uncovers a hidden secret about Mr. N's past, Josh, along with his friend Vanessa, embarks on a mission to unravel the mystery. Armed with their tech skills, they aim to discover the truth while also hoping to reclaim some of their beloved screen time. The story blends themes of friendship, curiosity, and the clash between traditional education and modern technology.

Ted Hammond, the only sixth grader in his small Nebraska town's one-room schoolhouse, searches for clues to the disappearance of a homeless family. Ted Hammond learns that in a very small town, there's no such thing as an isolated event. And the solution of one mystery is often the beginning of another.

Gwen, a talented seventeen-year-old, faces the dual challenges of preparing for prestigious music school auditions and coping with her grandfather's mysterious disappearance. His cryptic message adds to her stress, especially with her demanding great-uncle seeking answers. Amidst the chaos, Gwen forms a bond with Robert, another aspiring musician, as they navigate the city together. Their journey leads to unexpected revelations that threaten to alter Gwen's dreams and deepen their connection in unforeseen ways.

Now in a sturdy board book format, the classic Because Your Daddy Loves You makes the perfect giftwhether youre celebrating Fathers Day, a new dad, or just the special bond between a father and child . . . any old day of the year!

Exploring the impact of standardized tests, the novel delves into their effects on teaching methods, student learning, and interpersonal relationships. The narrative resonates with American students and educators, highlighting the challenges and pressures associated with testing in the education system. Through compelling storytelling, it addresses the broader implications of assessment on personal growth and academic integrity.

After twelve-year-old Natalie writes a wonderful novel, her friend Zoe helps her devise a scheme to get it accepted at the publishing house where Natalie's mother works as an editor.

"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.

A fabulous school story about fads and friendship from the bestselling author of Frindle. This is war. Okay--that's too dramatic. But no matter what this is called, so far I'm winning. And it feels wonderful. Grace and Ellie have been best friends since second grade. Ellie's always right in the center of everything--and Grace is usually happy to be Ellie's sidekick. But what happens when everything changes? This time it's Grace who suddenly has everyone's attention when she accidentally starts a new fad at school. A fad that has first her class, then her grade, and then the entire school collecting and trading and even fighting over . . . buttons?! A fad that might get her in major trouble and could even be the end of Grace and Ellie's friendship. Because Ellie's not used to being one-upped by anybody. There's only one thing for Grace to do. With the help of Hank, the biggest button collector in the 6th grade, she'll have to figure out a way to end the fad once and for all. But once a fad starts, can it be stopped? "A fun, charming story about fads and the friendships that outlast them."--Booklist "On-point."--Publishers Weekly