About Average Audiobook

" Not Clements's best. Kids will probably enjoy it, but I think the same story could have been told in half the time. The ending seemed a bit contrived which Clements's books are sometimes guilty of. This book, like the title, is "about average." Andrew, you can do better. "

" great book read it myself "

" I absolutely loved the first half of the book. With a daughter that is at an age where you worry how they are fitting in and a society that is so focused on bullying I thought this would be the perfect book. It goes a long way in showing that everyone can find things that they are good at. I am also very fond of Jordan's plan to counter Marlea's bullying with niceness. I just wish that the book had ended with Jordan finding her own place without the help of a natural disaster. Some way that other kids could possibly find their own ways. Overall I love Andrew Clements books; I think he does a fabulous job writing in a way that kids can relate to his books and characters. "

" An appealing, relatable story about a 6th grade girl who discovers ordinary people can do extraordinary things. "

" "In the history of Jordan's day so far, only about three minutes have not yet been accounted for. Three minutes is not a long time, but sometimes it's long enough to change a goldfish into a barracuda." "

" Jordan feels she doesn't shine as many of her friends do and feels "just average" until a tornado hits the school and provides the opportunity to be a leader. A satisfactory story but Clements has written better ones. "

" My 10 year old daughter really connected to the main character, Jordan, who sees herself as plain and average. In the end, Jordan discovers that she is anything but average. In fact, she's a true hero. "

" The story of a sixth grade girl who always feels like she is about average, but ends up saving several classmates during a tornado. Simple book with a basic plot that caches on the desire we feel to do something great. "

" It is kind of amazing how one event can change a person's entire view point on life. I didn't like this story as much as I enjoyed Frindle but it was still cute "

" A sweet story with an important theme of what it truly means to be a good and successful person. "

" I think this is my least favorite Andrew Clements' book. I don't think the characters ring true. They just weren't believable.This is not one that I would recommend. "

" this book was better because it had more of the character's personality and how she has to overcome not being as stellar as everyone else. She ends up doing something extraordinary and realizes she has many qualities that make her great at things. "

" I liked this book, because I am average too! Will booktalk this to 4th graders next month. "

" 6th grader Jordan Jonson is normal nothing special average! By the end Jordan saved the orchestra members "

" Another winner from Andrew Clements. Jordan is just an average girl but things change when she is faced with extraordinary events. "

" Very different than other Clements. A little more serious, more done through memories, but with a surprising climax, and a great ending. "

" The title pretty much sums it up. That, and "I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And, doggone it, people like me." "

" 3-1/2 stars but not something I'd recommend to most adults. "

" good for younger readers. agree that seemed like a sketch of the real story. liked the was girl handled bully. didnt understand why kept going back and sharing story of weatherman thou? "

" a wonderful book you should read it! Andrew Clements is one of my favorite authors. Read it in one day "