WE THE CHILDREN by Andrew Clements

February 5, 2010 Jason 4 flames 2

WE THE CHILDREN

Part of KEEPERS OF THE SCHOOL Series

Author: Andrew Clements

Source: Simon and Schuster

*I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*

Product Details

Atheneum, April 2010
Hardcover, 160 pages
ISBN-10: 1416938869
ISBN-13: 9781416938866
Ages: 7 – 10
Grades: 2 – 5

SYNOPSIS:

Benjamin Pratt’s school is about to become the site of a new amusement park. It sounds like a dream come true! But lately, Ben has been wondering if he’s going to like an amusement park in the middle of his town—with all the buses and traffic and eight dollar slices of pizza. It’s going to change everything. And, Ben is not so big on all the new changes in his life, like how his dad has moved out and started living in the marina on what used to be the “family” sailboat. Maybe it would be nice if the school just stayed as it is. He likes the school. Loves it, actually. It’s over 200 years old and sits right on the harbor. The playground has ocean breezes and the classrooms have million dollar views…MILLION DOLLAR views. And after a chance—and final—run-in with the school janitor, Ben starts to discover that these MILLION DOLLAR views have a lot to do with the deal to sell the school property. But, as much as the town wants to believe it, the school does not belong to the local government. It belongs to the CHILDREN and these children have the right to defend it!

Don’t think Ben, his friend Jill (and the tag-along Robert) can ruin a multimillion dollar real estate deal? Then you don’t know the history and the power of the Keepers of the School. A suspenseful six book series, book one, We the Children, starts the battle on land and on sea. It’s a race to keep the school from turning into a ticket booth and these kids are about to discover just how threatening a little knowledge can be.

MY THOUGHTS:

This was my first book by this author. I had to keep making notes to myself that this was a younger teen book. It was cute for the age level it is geared toward. A great series for boys or girls. Now, I read the ARC of this book, so not all of the artwork was determined yet. What artwork there was. was well done and fit with the story. I loved how the author stayed geared towards the younger group of readers out there. I know younger teens have a hard time finding good books. This series is well written and should get attention from alot of schools. A great read for everyone though.

MY RATING:

Very Good! Worth Spending Your Money on!