We the Children, Andrew Clements
We the Children, Andrew Clements
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We the Children

Author: Andrew Clements

Narrator: Keith Nobbs

Unabridged: 2 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/06/2010


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.

About Andrew Clements

Andrew Clements (1949–2019) was the author of the enormously popular Frindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards, including a Christopher Award and an Edgar Award. His popular works include About AverageTroublemakerExtra Credit, Lost and FoundNo TalkingRoom OneLunch Money, and more. He was also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. Find out more at AndrewClements.com.

About Keith Nobbs

Keith Nobbs has appeared on Broadway in The Lion In Winter and off-Broadway in Dog Sees God, Romance, The Hasty Heart, Bye Bye Birdie, Dublin Carol, and Four (Lucille Lortel Award, Drama Desk Nomination). His film credits include Phone Booth, Double Whammy, and 25th Hour. Television credits include The Black Donnellys (series regular), Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and The Sopranos.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Michelle on April 08, 2010

As I requested this advanced reading copy for my son, who at age nine fits the key age group for the book, I thought it would be fun to review the book together. He is as voracious a reader as I am and just loves the fact that I blog, and he has been eyeballing the book from the moment it entered my......more

Goodreads review by Lars on August 08, 2010

Many of us come equipped with a purist strain, a don't-change gene. I certainly do. So my first reaction upon seeing that Andrew Clements was writing a series? Without support from Brian Selznick? You can guess. I like to think I can get past the rigid-thinking part of me, and in this case I did. The......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on February 24, 2022

I am a big Andrew Clements fan and love most of his books. This series, however, takes it all up another level. The plot is 100% original; the characters amazing; the idea ingenious. Aside from the excitement, “We the Children” also conveys great morals, has intense conflict, and is just all-around......more

Goodreads review by Meg on December 13, 2017

I read this because Frindle was one of my absolute favorite books growing up. Wasn’t disappointed, even though I was an adult reading a book meant for 10 year olds 🤷🏻‍♀️......more

Goodreads review by Brianna on December 16, 2020

I read this with my 4th graders at school. Although, it is a mystery, it can get dry and confusing in parts. I'm not super familiar with sailing lingo so that may have been where some of the confusion came from since there was a lot of sailing terminology used throughout the book. No spoilers, but th......more