Confessions of a Class Clown, Arianne Costner
Confessions of a Class Clown, Arianne Costner
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Confessions of a Class Clown

Author: Arianne Costner

Narrator: Jacob Mcnatt

Unabridged: 6 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/01/2022

Synopsis

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 The Author

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 to fun and very lively students. She has lived in Arizona, Utah, California, and Chile, but calls Arizona home. She writes for kids who love reading and for those who usually don't. If she can get you to laugh, she calls it a win. Visit her at ariannecostner.com and follow her on Twitter at @ariannecostner and on Instagram @authorariannecostner.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karah on April 06, 2022

Oh how I wish I had this book when I was a kid! There are a lot of layers here, and I'll try to explain them without being too reductive. Yes, we start our story with Jack (a self-identified class clown) and the wacky antics he performs in a quest to become a video influencer on an app called MyTube......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on February 08, 2021

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to preview this book. Confessions of a Class Clown was my first middle school book review. As a grandma and avid reader, I am always trying to challenge my grandbabies to read and find books we can read and discuss together. Guys! This is a great book!!! Jack is th......more

Goodreads review by Sam on March 31, 2022

I've been a fan of Arianne Costner's writing since her debut middle grade "My Life as a Potato" a couple of years ago, and this hilarious follow-up did not disappoint. Main character Jack Reynolds is a class clown and budding MyTube star until one of his jokes goes horribly awry and he has to figure......more

Goodreads review by Maria on May 31, 2022

Opening lines from the book … T-rexing is an art understood by many yet mastered by few. It starts with the squat. Most people skip this important step. To convincingly play a T. rex, you gotta crouch a little, with your legs spread apart, and lean forward on your toes. WHAT I LIKED ABOUT THIS BOOK… 1)......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on March 23, 2022

Just as there's always a story behind someone who behaves like a bully, there's more to a class clown than meets the eye. In this timely middle grade novel that I'd rate a 3.5, seventh-grader Jack Reynolds has achieved a modest amount of fame through his school pranks and posting videos on MyTube. B......more

Quotes

"An excellent take on the challenges of navigating social media for adolescents." --School Library Journal, starred review

"A kindhearted, authentic outing." --Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • Florida Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
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