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The Friendship War

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    About The Friendship War

    A fabulous school story about fads and friendship from the bestselling author of Frindle.

    This is war. Okay–that’s too dramatic.
    But no matter what this is called, so far I’m winning.
    And it feels wonderful.

    Grace and Ellie have been best friends since second grade. Ellie’s always right in the center of everything–and Grace is usually happy to be Ellie’s sidekick. But what happens when everything changes? This time it’s Grace who suddenly has everyone’s attention when she accidentally starts a new fad at school. A fad that has first her class, then her grade, and then the entire school collecting and trading and even fighting over . . . buttons?! A fad that might get her in major trouble and could even be the end of Grace and Ellie’s friendship. Because Ellie’s not used to being one-upped by anybody. There’s only one thing for Grace to do. With the help of Hank, the biggest button collector in the 6th grade, she’ll have to figure out a way to end the fad once and for all. But once a fad starts, can it be stopped?

    “A fun, charming story about fads and the friendships that outlast them.”–Booklist

    “On-point.”–Publishers Weekly

    About The Friendship War

    Stickers, Silly Bandz, Rainbow Looms, fidget spinners . . . buttons?! A brand-new school story about friendship and fads from the bestselling author of Frindle.

    This is war. Okay–that’s too dramatic.
    But no matter what this is called, so far I’m winning.
    And it feels wonderful.

    Grace and Ellie have been best friends since second grade. Ellie’s always right in the center of everything–and Grace is usually happy to be Ellie’s sidekick. But what happens when everything changes? This time it’s Grace who suddenly has everyone’s attention when she accidentally starts a new fad at school. It’s a fad that has first her class, then her grade, and then the entire school collecting and trading and even fighting over . . . buttons?! A fad that might also get her in major trouble and could even be the end of Grace and Ellie’s friendship. Because Ellie’s not used to being one-upped by anybody. There’s only one thing for Grace to do. With the help of Hank–the biggest button collector in the sixth grade–she will have to figure out a way to end the fad once and for all. But once a fad starts, can it be stopped?

    Andrew Clements, the beloved author of Frindle, returns with a deliciously entertaining and deeply satisfying story that will resonate with anyone who’s ever been in a classroom . . . or been a kid. A fad is a tough thing to kill, but then again, so is a friendship.

    “On-point.”–Publishers Weekly

    “A girl accidentally starts a school fad, causing a rift with her best friend, in this latest novel from
    Clements. The funny, science-loving Grace is an endearing narrator–just the right person to document the strange but creative ways her classmates’ button obsession flourishes. A fun, charming story about fads and the friendships that
    outlast them.”–Booklist



    Praise for Andrew Clements!
    “Clements is a genius.” —The New York Times

    “We have never read an Andrew Clements book that we haven’t loved.” —The Washington Post

    About The Friendship War

    Stickers, Silly Bandz, Rainbow Looms, fidget spinners . . . buttons?! A brand-new school story about friendship and fads from the bestselling author of Frindle.

    This is war. Okay–that’s too dramatic.
    But no matter what this is called, so far I’m winning.
    And it feels wonderful.

    Grace and Ellie have been best friends since second grade. Ellie’s always right in the center of everything–and Grace is usually happy to be Ellie’s sidekick. But what happens when everything changes? This time it’s Grace who suddenly has everyone’s attention when she accidentally starts a new fad at school. It’s a fad that has first her class, then her grade, and then the entire school collecting and trading and even fighting over . . . buttons?! A fad that might also get her in major trouble and could even be the end of Grace and Ellie’s friendship. Because Ellie’s not used to being one-upped by anybody. There’s only one thing for Grace to do. With the help of Hank–the biggest button collector in the sixth grade–she will have to figure out a way to end the fad once and for all. But once a fad starts, can it be stopped?

    Andrew Clements, the beloved author of Frindle, returns with a deliciously entertaining and deeply satisfying story that will resonate with anyone who’s ever been in a classroom . . . or been a kid. A fad is a tough thing to kill, but then again, so is a friendship.

    “On-point.”–Publishers Weekly

    “A girl accidentally starts a school fad, causing a rift with her best friend, in this latest novel from
    Clements. The funny, science-loving Grace is an endearing narrator–just the right person to document the strange but creative ways her classmates’ button obsession flourishes. A fun, charming story about fads and the friendships that
    outlast them.”–Booklist



    Praise for Andrew Clements!
    “Clements is a genius.” —The New York Times

    “We have never read an Andrew Clements book that we haven’t loved.” —The Washington Post

    About The Friendship War

    Stickers, Silly Bandz, Rainbow Looms, fidget spinners . . . buttons?! A brand-new school story about friendship and fads from the bestselling author of Frindle.

    This is war. Okay–that’s too dramatic.
    But no matter what this is called, so far I’m winning.
    And it feels wonderful.

    Grace and Ellie have been best friends since second grade. Ellie’s always right in the center of everything–and Grace is usually happy to be Ellie’s sidekick. But what happens when everything changes? This time it’s Grace who suddenly has everyone’s attention when she accidentally starts a new fad at school. It’s a fad that has first her class, then her grade, and then the entire school collecting and trading and even fighting over . . . buttons?! A fad that might also get her in major trouble and could even be the end of Grace and Ellie’s friendship. Because Ellie’s not used to being one-upped by anybody. There’s only one thing for Grace to do. With the help of Hank–the biggest button collector in the sixth grade–she will have to figure out a way to end the fad once and for all. But once a fad starts, can it be stopped?

    Andrew Clements, the beloved author of Frindle, returns with a deliciously entertaining and deeply satisfying story that will resonate with anyone who’s ever been in a classroom . . . or been a kid. A fad is a tough thing to kill, but then again, so is a friendship.

    “On-point.”–Publishers Weekly

    “A girl accidentally starts a school fad, causing a rift with her best friend, in this latest novel from
    Clements. The funny, science-loving Grace is an endearing narrator–just the right person to document the strange but creative ways her classmates’ button obsession flourishes. A fun, charming story about fads and the friendships that
    outlast them.”–Booklist



    Praise for Andrew Clements!
    “Clements is a genius.” —The New York Times

    “We have never read an Andrew Clements book that we haven’t loved.” —The Washington Post

    About The Friendship War

    Stickers, Silly Bandz, Rainbow Looms, fidget spinners . . . buttons?! A brand-new school story about friendship and fads from the bestselling author of Frindle.

    This is war. Okay–that’s too dramatic.
    But no matter what this is called, so far I’m winning.
    And it feels wonderful.

    Grace and Ellie have been best friends since second grade. Ellie’s always right in the center of everything–and Grace is usually happy to be Ellie’s sidekick. But what happens when everything changes? This time it’s Grace who suddenly has everyone’s attention when she accidentally starts a new fad at school. It’s a fad that has first her class, then her grade, and then the entire school collecting and trading and even fighting over . . . buttons?! A fad that might also get her in major trouble and could even be the end of Grace and Ellie’s friendship. Because Ellie’s not used to being one-upped by anybody. There’s only one thing for Grace to do. With the help of Hank–the biggest button collector in the sixth grade–she will have to figure out a way to end the fad once and for all. But once a fad starts, can it be stopped?

    Andrew Clements, the beloved author of Frindle, returns with a deliciously entertaining and deeply satisfying story that will resonate with anyone who’s ever been in a classroom . . . or been a kid. A fad is a tough thing to kill, but then again, so is a friendship.

    “On-point.”–Publishers Weekly

    “A girl accidentally starts a school fad, causing a rift with her best friend, in this latest novel from
    Clements. The funny, science-loving Grace is an endearing narrator–just the right person to document the strange but creative ways her classmates’ button obsession flourishes. A fun, charming story about fads and the friendships that
    outlast them.”–Booklist



    Praise for Andrew Clements!
    “Clements is a genius.” —The New York Times

    “We have never read an Andrew Clements book that we haven’t loved.” —The Washington Post

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     Andrew Clements is the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved modern classic Frindle,which has sold over six million copies, won nineteen state awards (and been nominated for thirty-eight!), and been translated into more than a dozen languages around the world. Called… More about Andrew Clements

    About Andrew Clements

     Andrew Clements is the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved modern classic Frindle,which has sold over six million copies, won nineteen state awards (and been nominated for thirty-eight!), and been translated into more than a dozen languages around the world. Called… More about Andrew Clements

    About Andrew Clements

     Andrew Clements is the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved modern classic Frindle,which has sold over six million copies, won nineteen state awards (and been nominated for thirty-eight!), and been translated into more than a dozen languages around the world. Called… More about Andrew Clements

    About Andrew Clements

     Andrew Clements is the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved modern classic Frindle,which has sold over six million copies, won nineteen state awards (and been nominated for thirty-eight!), and been translated into more than a dozen languages around the world. Called… More about Andrew Clements

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Jan 07, 2020 | 208 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399557620

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jan 08, 2019 | 208 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399557590

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jan 08, 2019 | 208 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399557606

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jan 08, 2019 | 208 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399557613

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jan 08, 2019 | 243 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984832672

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    Praise for The Friendship War
    A 2021-2022 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award Program Nominated Title
    “On-point.” —Publishers Weekly 
    “A girl accidentally starts a school fad, causing a rift with her best friend, in this latest novel fromClements. The funny, science-loving Grace is an endearing narrator–just the right person to document the strange but creative ways her classmates’ button obsession flourishes. A fun, charming story about fads and the friendships thatoutlast them.” —Booklist

    Praise for Andrew Clements’s The Losers Club
    “I LOVED this book. . . . Five stars.” –Colby Sharp, teacher, blogger, and cofounder of the Nerdy Bookclub
    “Refreshing and empowering.” –-Booklist
    “Readers will instantly relate.” —Publishers Weekly
    “Another upbeat, modern school story sure to please fans and teachers.” —Kirkus Reviews

    Praise for Andrew Clements!

    “Clements is a genius.” –The New York Times
    “We have never read an Andrew Clements book that we haven’t loved.” –The Washington Post
    * “The master of the . . .  feel-good school story.” –Kirkus Reviews, Starred

    Awards

    Louisiana Young Reader’s Choice Award NOMINEE 2021

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