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a_blurry_vision's review against another edition
2.0
The book was a bit slow... The climax is pretty much at the end, so you have to wait, and wait, and wait... I thought that this one would be as good as Andrew Clement's other books... But it wasn't.
mjenae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Clements is so real-to-life. He knows how a kid feels. He tells most of this story through the main character's thoughts, and he gets all the emotion and thought processes spot on while incorporating good, healthy morals in the character development we can easily see happening on each page.
One of the main reasons it's so relatable is just that Jordan is so... well, average. There's nothing outstanding about her. There's nothing outstanding about her thoughts (although there were so many times I wanted to cheer for her good decisions). She's the regular everyday kid walking the halls who doesn't make a splash one way or another. And yet she's a hero in so many ordinary ways.
One of the main reasons it's so relatable is just that Jordan is so... well, average. There's nothing outstanding about her. There's nothing outstanding about her thoughts (although there were so many times I wanted to cheer for her good decisions). She's the regular everyday kid walking the halls who doesn't make a splash one way or another. And yet she's a hero in so many ordinary ways.
katdfleming's review against another edition
3.0
Sweet story about a girl who discovers her strengths. Nice accompaniment for weather study, incidentally.
thebrainlair's review against another edition
2.0
I'm a huge fan of Andrew Clements. I've read quite a few of his books and think they are perfect for late elem/early MS. They might be a little predictable and he clearly has a message, but he can write. At least I thought so.
About Average seems like such a departure for Clements. It seems more appropriate for 1st/2nd gr and even then it will have to be pushed. It's unremarkable. You get a lot of why Jordan feels avg - this takes most of this 120 pg easy reader - then the last 40 pg Clement tries to throw in a story about the weather. The drab writing could not overcome the predictableness of the story. What there was of it. I'm disappointed in this one and won't be purchasing it for the library without a special and justified request.
Anyone with a diff view care to discuss?
About Average seems like such a departure for Clements. It seems more appropriate for 1st/2nd gr and even then it will have to be pushed. It's unremarkable. You get a lot of why Jordan feels avg - this takes most of this 120 pg easy reader - then the last 40 pg Clement tries to throw in a story about the weather. The drab writing could not overcome the predictableness of the story. What there was of it. I'm disappointed in this one and won't be purchasing it for the library without a special and justified request.
Anyone with a diff view care to discuss?
ninareads65's review against another edition
2.0
Kinda dull. Slow moving plot. Mostly it's Jordan telling us what's going through her day to day thoughts. It's a short, easy read, but I didn't find it very interesting. I suppose that may have been the point: to make it About Average.
farmgirl103's review against another edition
5.0
My 10 year old daughter really connected to the main character, Jordan, who sees herself as plain and average. In the end, Jordan discovers that she is anything but average. In fact, she's a true hero.
wiseowl33's review against another edition
4.0
Another great story from Andrew Clements! Jordan was an awesome character and one that many of will relate to.
elementarybookworm's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. I’m a big fan of Clements and recommend his books often to my students. The last two chapters provided the bulk of the energy for this book. It should’ve taken me an hour or so to read this, but it just wasn’t something I was excited to finish. The story is fine, it just doesn’t measure up to his other titles.