A Week in the Woods

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. Now the whole fifth grade is headed out for a week of camping — Hardy's famous Week in the Woods. 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.

The Jacket

When Phil accuses Daniel of stealing his brother's jacket, both of them 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 the boys learn about each other and themselves?

The School Story

In this enjoyable and original novel, a 12-year-old girl writes a book, and then she and her friend pretend to be adults in order to get it published.

Things Not Seen

Fifteen-year-old Bobby thinks he knows what it's like to be invisible — he's used to being ignored by the popular kids at school (especially the girls). Even his parents hardly seem to notice whether he's home or not. Then one morning, Bobby wakes up to find that he IS invisible. For real.

Double Trouble Walla Walla

Lulu starts even the teacher chit-chatting in fancy- schmancy clap-trap talk! Can the nurse solve the double trouble speak?

The Landry News

Cara Landry is a 5th grader and is angry about her parents' divorce.  She wants to be a journalist when she grows up.  Her teacher, Mr. Larson, has taught for a long time doesn't teach them anything, just gives them assignments.  Cara doesn't like this because she wants to learn to write better. Cara starts a newspaper called "The Landry News." 

The Report Card

In a family of high achievers, Nora Rowley seems to be the odd one out. While her sister's grades and accomplishments are extraordinary, and her brother's are certainly far from lacking, she brings home a report card full of Ds. For years, Nora has convinced her parents, teachers and friends that she is nothing more than average; her brightest talent is on the soccer field. Nora, in truth, is anything but average. She's a genius, but she hides her abilities from almost everyone because she doesn't want to be singled out.

Jake Drake Teacher’s Pet

Jake doesn't want to be a goody-goody so he figures a little misbehavior should take care of his good-goody image. But now he's been summoned to the principal's office! Has Jake gone too far to prove he's no teacher's pet?