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The School Story

(2001, Fiction - School, Written by Andrew Clements)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Enchanting tale will leave readers grinning.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Zoe manipulates adults.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The School Story

Parents need to know that this book will likely prompt fruitful family discussions and inspire young authors to reach for their dreams. True, the main characters engage in a bit of dishonesty, but it's all done in the name of good, clean fun. While the majority of the action is lighthearted, the story does touch upon the subject of death because one of the main characters lost her father when she was younger.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the realities of the publishing process and whether a pair of 12-year-olds could ever actually work together to get a book optioned by a major publisher. How do Natalie and Zoe's differences complement one another to make them best friends -- and the perfect team? Now that Natalie has worked with her mother as an editor, do you think it will affect the way she sees her as a person? Do you think that will help or hurt their relationship as mother and daughter?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    I had a book report I had to do so I picked this wonderful author. I started reading and it was amazing. I finally remembered how asome this writer is and how he can make books into stellar pieces of artwork I highly encourage evryone to read this.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    it had lots of good details and it made sense

    It was an interesting and great book.I think u guys should read this book:):]

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Good Book

    This was a really good book it was interesting and i love how anomous it was. -smilie

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 1.0

    i loved it and so will you!

    it contains some really insporational parts of wisdom!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    a cute clever and really funny book

    i thought this book was alright so i whould recommend you read it.its a good book

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