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New Student Gets Old Teacher
The bad news is that Cara Landry is the new kid at Denton Elementary School. The worse news is that her teacher, Mr. Larson, would rather read the paper and drink coffee than teach his students anything. So Cara decides to give Mr. Larson something else to read -- her own newspaper, The Landry News.
Before she knows it, the whole fifth-grade class is in on the project. But then the principal finds a copy of The Landry News, with unexpected results. Tomorrow's headline: Will Cara's Newspaper Cost Mr. Larson His Job?
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"I think all teachers should read this. I like Andrew Clement's take on teaching and kids. He shows how kids really are strong and care about what is truly important, such as the truth. This book makes me want to start a newspaper in my classroom."
— Liseuse (4 out of 5 stars)
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“With a knack for delineating likeable teachers, Clements introduces us to Mr. Larson, a burned-out fifth grade teacher, and to his nemesis, Cara Landry. A budding journalist, Cara publishes a paper exposing his frailties. Definitely funny and surprisingly wise. A 1999 Silver Award Winner.”
— Parents’ Choice -
“A terrific read about free speech, the power of the pen, and the need to temper truth with mercy.”
— Library Journal -
“Actor Andrew McCarthy uses inflection and tone with subtle voice changes to make the fifth grade girls and boys and the stodgy principal vital and believable characters. This is an enjoyable story that also provides a great deal of information on some important and current issues.
— School Library Journal -
“Sure to stimulate classroom discussion, the novel offers students and teachers well-rounded perspectives and lessons on reconciling appearances with the real story—in the media as well as in private lives.”
— Booklist
The Landry News Listener Reviews
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" This book is cleverly written and, like the rest of Clements's books, quite pithy. It is a quick read and fun. "
— Joleene, 2/13/2014 -
" Not Frindle or No Talking, but still a worthwhile read with that classic Andrew Clements formula -- everyone wins, everyone learns something and life is a great thing to have. "
— John, 2/13/2014 -
" I always thought it was called the Laundry News "
— Scott, 2/13/2014 -
" I would have rated it higher if it wasn't for a book report. "
— Eliran, 2/5/2014 -
" I read this after i red the School Story and I have read almost every Andrew Clement book possible. "
— Jowel, 1/29/2014 -
" This would be a great book to use in class as part of a unit on journalism and/or the first amendment. Clements makes both subjects instructional and entertaining. "
— Richard, 1/25/2014 -
" This is another good Andrew Clements book. I learned what kind of teacher I absolutely did not want to be by reading this book. "
— Kristi, 1/24/2014 -
" Liked it, only read it once - back in 5th grade, I think. "
— Shariful, 1/17/2014 -
" Great book for late elementary school aged kids that shows how kids can make a difference. Classic Clements style featuring a kid as the hero. "
— Evelia, 1/15/2014 -
" This was not my favorite book that we read in class, but it was okay. "
— Grant, 1/15/2014 -
" This book wasn't a book for me! To below my level! "
— Farzana, 11/27/2013
About Andrew Clements
Andrew Clements is the author of the enormously successful children’s novel Frindle. He has won two Christopher Awards and an Edgar Award, and more than ten million of his books are in print. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, and others. Clements is a graduate of Northwestern and National Louis universities, and he currently lives in central Massachusetts with his wife.