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Arthur Bean thinks he is a future world‑famous author, but his talent is not yet recognised by classmates, teachers, or the school newspaper editor. Hilarious yet sharp‑witted, Arthur’s stories get him into trouble with his English teacher, the editor, his crush Kennedy, and his rival Robbie Zack. He stays true to himself, though his candidness and occasional plagiarism of famous novels lead to conflict and growth over the course of a year.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Stacey Matson
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