The King of Average
by Gary Schwartz
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Pub Date Oct 06 2015 | Archive Date Jan 28 2016
Booktrope | Updrift
Description
James isn’t the world’s greatest kid, but he’s not the worst, either: he’s
average! When he decides to become the most average kid who ever lived, James is
transported to another world where he meets Mayor Culpa, a well-dressed talking
Scapegoat who recruits him to become the new King of Average. He’s joined on his
quest by a professional Optimist and his grouchy companion, an equally
professional Pessimist called Kiljoy. Together, they set out on a journey of
self-discovery that leads them all the way from the Sea of Doubt to Mount
Impossible, the highest peak in the Unattainable Mountains. When James stumbles
into a Shangri-la called Epiphany, he uncovers the secret of who he really is.
Follow James on his hilarious, adventure-packed journey to find self-worth in
this heartfelt middle grade novel The King of Average by debut author Gary
Schwartz.
Advance Praise
5 Stars - Roald Dahl meets The Wizard of Oz Gary Schwartz's The King of
Average is engaging, imaginative, entertaining and funny while also exploring
real emotional depths. It is like reading a lost work of L. Frank Baum." --
Brian McDonald author of Invisible Ink and The Golden Theme Middle GradeReading
Doesn't get any Better Than This. The King of Average will make you smile and
bring you to tears as one lonely and sad little boy searches for somewhere to
fit in, where he is wanted and loved. Beautifully written, in a style perfect to
ensure a young reader is hooked on books, the value in the lessons and
understandings taught is priceless. If after reading this, one child learns to
feel better about him or her self, then Gary Schwartz deserves the title Real
Hero! -- Tome Tender Top Amazon 500 Reviewer 5 stars - If You Loved the Phantom
Toll Booth I think this should be required reading in every class, in every
school. I will definitely recommend this book to my fellow teachers and readers,
and parents
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781513703824 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
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