We the Children
We the Children by Andrew Clements is an illustrated edition published by Simon and Schuster on April 6, 2010, featuring 142 pages in English. This book follows Benjamin Pratt as he grapples with the impending transformation of his beloved school into an amusement park. While the idea of an amusement park may seem exciting, Ben is concerned about the changes it will bring to his life, especially as he navigates personal challenges, including his father’s recent move. The story unfolds as Ben learns about the historical significance of the school and the children’s right to protect it.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of family, friendship, and social responsibility, as Ben, along with his friends Jill and Robert, embarks on a mission to defend their school against a multimillion-dollar real estate deal. The plot reveals the importance of community and the power of knowledge, as the children uncover the truth about their school’s ownership and its legacy. This engaging tale sets the stage for a suspenseful six-book series, inviting young readers to explore the dynamics of change and the value of standing up for what they believe in.
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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 wonder 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.
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