Extra Credit by Andrew Clements (English) Paperback Book

Description: Extra Credit by Andrew Clements, Associate Professor of History Mark Elliott As letters flow back and forth--between the prairies of Illinois and the mountains of Afghanistan, across cultural and religious divides--sixth-grader Abby, ten-year-old Amira, and eleven-year-old Sadeed begin to speak and listen to each other. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It isnt that Abby Carson cant do her schoolwork. She just doesnt like doing it. And consequently, Abby will have to repeat sixth grade--unless she meets some specific conditions, including taking on an extra credit project: find a pen pal in a distant country. But when Abbys first letter arrives at a small school in Afghanistan, complications arise. The elders agree that any letters going back to America must be written well, but the only qualified English-speaking student is a boy. And in this village, its not proper for a boy to correspond with a girl. So, Sadeeds sister will dictate and sign the letters for him. But what about the villagers who believe that girls should not be anywhere near a school? And what about those who believe that any contact with Americans is...unhealthy? As letters flow back and forth--between the prairies of Illinois and the mountains of central Asia, across cultural and religious divides, through the minefields of different lifestyles and traditions--a small group of children begin to speak and listen to each other. And in just a few short weeks, they make important discoveries about their communities, about their world, and most of all, about themselves. Author Biography 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 Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He was also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. Find out more at AndrewClements.com. Mark Elliott has a BFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts. He has illustrated a number of book covers, and his work has been exhibited at the Society of Illustrators and the Art Directors Guild. Mark lives on a sheep farm in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Excerpt from Book Extra Credit CHAPTER 1 IN THE HILLS ABOVE KABUL Sadeed knew he wasnt supposed to be listening to the men talking in the next room. He also knew he wasnt supposed to be peeking through the crack near the bottom of the old wooden door. But they had to be talking about him in there--why else would his teacher have invited him to the home of the headman of the village? His teacher, Mahmood Jafari, had not told him much. "Please come to Akbar Khans house this afternoon at four. He and his councillors meet today, and I have to speak with them. And I may need you to be there." Sadeed thought perhaps his teacher was going to recommend him for a special honor. That wasnt hard to imagine, not at all. Perhaps the village elders would award him a scholarship to one of the finest new schools in Kabul. He would wear blue trousers and a clean white shirt to classes every day, and he would have his own computer, and he would take his place as one of the future leaders of Afghanistan. His father and mother would be very proud of him. It would be a great opportunity. And Sadeed was certain he richly deserved it. Through the crack in the door, Sadeed could see all seven men, sitting on cushions around a low table, sipping tea. An electric bulb hung overhead, and two wires ran across the ceiling to the gasoline generator outside. Mahmood was talking to Akbar Khan, but the teachers back was toward the door, and Sadeed couldnt hear what he was saying. When the teacher finished, someone Sadeed knew--Hassan Jaji--began to speak. Hassan stopped by his fathers shop in the village bazaar at least once a week, and he sometimes stayed awhile, telling stories about his time as a freedom fighter during the war with the Soviet Union. One day he had shown Sadeed where a Russian grenade had blown two fingers off his right hand. Details ISBN1416949313 Author Associate Professor of History Mark Elliott Short Title EXTRA CREDIT Language English Illustrator Mark Elliott ISBN-10 1416949313 ISBN-13 9781416949312 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Residence Westborough, MA, US Birth 1949 Audience Age 8-12 Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-02-01 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2011-02-01 NZ Release Date 2011-02-01 US Release Date 2011-02-01 UK Release Date 2011-02-01 Pages 224 Publisher Simon & Schuster Edition Description Reprint ed. Imprint Simon & Schuster Illustrations Line drawings, black and white Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:45335007;

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