Clementine

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year: The beloved New York Times–bestseller starring the independent-minded third-grader and “irrepressible heroine” (School Library Journal, starred review).

Named a Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal, Child Magazine, Publishers Weekly, Nick Jr. Family Magazine, and the Miami Herald

Winner of the Rhode Island Children’s Book Award, William Allen White Children’s Book Award, Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor, Great Lakes Great Books Award, Josette Frank Book Award, Sid Fleishman Award, and National Parenting Publication Gold Award

Clementine is NOT having a good week.

On Monday she’s sent to the principal's office for cutting off Margaret’s hair. On Tuesday, Margaret’s mother is mad at her. On Wednesday, she’s sent to the principal, again. On Thursday, Margaret stops speaking to her. Then Friday starts with yucky eggs and only gets worse. And by Saturday, even her mother is mad at her.

Okay, fine. Clementine is having a DISASTROUS week. But maybe she can find a way to make it better . . .

This “frequently amusing” chapter book by the author of Pax, illustrated by a two-time Caldecott Honor winner, is a modern classic, first in the series that’s been keeping readers engaged and laughing for years as they follow the hijinks of Clementine, a clever and quirky third grader who’s the most spectacular friend around (Booklist).

“Fans of Judy Moody will welcome this portrait of another funny, independent third-grader.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Middle-grade readers will sympathize with Clementine’s conflicted feelings about her friend and her family, and laugh out loud at her impulsive antics . . . Give this to readers of Cleary and Blume and cross your fingers for more.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)