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Confessions of a Class Clown

By Arianne Costner

By Arianne Costner

By Arianne Costner

By Arianne Costner

By Arianne Costner

By Arianne Costner

By Arianne Costner
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By Arianne Costner
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    About Confessions of a Class Clown

    This middle-school class clown’s hilarious online videos might get thousands of views . . . but is fame worth the price of friendship? A heartfelt story with multiple perspectives about the challenges of social media.

    Meet Jack Reynolds. Making people laugh is his life’s work. Jack’s wacky MyTube channel is really starting to take off. The only problem is, for the truly epic posts, he needs a collaborator. And, well, he doesn’t exactly have any friends. So Jack has to swallow his pride and join the new afterschool club, Speed Friendshipping. But who would make the best partner in comedy?



      •  Brielle, Miss Perfect candidate for student body president?
      •  Mario, whose mom won’t even let him have a smart phone?
      •  Or Tasha, the quiet, mysterious girl with a shaved head and a crocheted hat for every day of the week?

    One of these kids could help catapult Jack to internet fame . . . or even become a true friend. But what will it cost him to go viral?

    This middle school novel explores themes of friendship, belonging, and the ways social media can put pressure on today’s kids.

    About Confessions of a Class Clown

    This middle-school class clown’s hilarious online videos might get thousands of views . . . but is fame worth the price of friendship? A heartfelt story with multiple perspectives about the challenges of social media.

    Meet Jack Reynolds. Making people laugh is his life’s work. Jack’s wacky MyTube channel is really starting to take off. The only problem is, for the truly epic posts, he needs a collaborator. And, well, he doesn’t exactly have any friends. So Jack has to swallow his pride and join the new afterschool club, Speed Friendshipping. But who would make the best partner in comedy?



      •  Brielle, Miss Perfect candidate for student body president?
      •  Mario, whose mom won’t even let him have a smart phone?
      •  Or Tasha, the quiet, mysterious girl with a shaved head and a crocheted hat for every day of the week?

    One of these kids could help catapult Jack to internet fame . . . or even become a true friend. But what will it cost him to go viral?

    This middle school novel explores themes of friendship, belonging, and the ways social media can put pressure on today’s kids.

    About Confessions of a Class Clown

    This middle-school class clown’s hilarious online videos might get thousands of views . . . but is fame worth the price of friendship? A heartfelt story with multiple perspectives about the challenges of social media.

    Meet Jack Reynolds. Making people laugh is his life’s work. Jack’s wacky MyTube channel is really starting to take off. The only problem is, for the truly epic posts, he needs a collaborator. And, well, he doesn’t exactly have any friends. So Jack has to swallow his pride and join the new afterschool club, Speed Friendshipping. But who would make the best partner in comedy?



      •  Brielle, Miss Perfect candidate for student body president?
      •  Mario, whose mom won’t even let him have a smart phone?
      •  Or Tasha, the quiet, mysterious girl with a shaved head and a crocheted hat for every day of the week?

    One of these kids could help catapult Jack to internet fame . . . or even become a true friend. But what will it cost him to go viral?

    This middle school novel explores themes of friendship, belonging, and the ways social media can put pressure on today’s kids.

    About Confessions of a Class Clown

    This middle-school class clown’s hilarious online videos might get thousands of views . . . but is fame worth the price of friendship? A heartfelt story with multiple perspectives about the challenges of social media.

    Meet Jack Reynolds. Making people laugh is his life’s work. Jack’s wacky MyTube channel is really starting to take off. The only problem is, for the truly epic posts, he needs a collaborator. And, well, he doesn’t exactly have any friends. So Jack has to swallow his pride and join the new afterschool club, Speed Friendshipping. But who would make the best partner in comedy?



      •  Brielle, Miss Perfect candidate for student body president?
      •  Mario, whose mom won’t even let him have a smart phone?
      •  Or Tasha, the quiet, mysterious girl with a shaved head and a crocheted hat for every day of the week?

    One of these kids could help catapult Jack to internet fame . . . or even become a true friend. But what will it cost him to go viral?

    This middle school novel explores themes of friendship, belonging, and the ways social media can put pressure on today’s kids.

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    About Arianne Costner

    ARIANNE COSTNER is the author of My Life As a Potato. She’s a part-time pianist and full-time mom who enjoys writing stories after the kids go to bed. Much of her inspiration comes from her time teaching middle school English… More about Arianne Costner

    About Arianne Costner

    ARIANNE COSTNER is the author of My Life As a Potato. She’s a part-time pianist and full-time mom who enjoys writing stories after the kids go to bed. Much of her inspiration comes from her time teaching middle school English… More about Arianne Costner

    About Arianne Costner

    ARIANNE COSTNER is the author of My Life As a Potato. She’s a part-time pianist and full-time mom who enjoys writing stories after the kids go to bed. Much of her inspiration comes from her time teaching middle school English… More about Arianne Costner

    About Arianne Costner

    ARIANNE COSTNER is the author of My Life As a Potato. She’s a part-time pianist and full-time mom who enjoys writing stories after the kids go to bed. Much of her inspiration comes from her time teaching middle school English… More about Arianne Costner

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Mar 01, 2022 | 288 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593118702

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Mar 01, 2022 | 288 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593118719

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Mar 01, 2022 | 288 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593118726

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $20.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Mar 01, 2022 | 367 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593341919

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    “An excellent take on the challenges of navigating social media for adolescents.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    “A kindhearted, authentic outing.” —Kirkus Reviews

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