A Year in the Life of a Total and Complete Genius

A Year in the Life of a Total and Complete Genius

by StaceyMatson (Author)

Synopsis

Arthur Bean is a genius - it's just that no one else realises this quite yet. He's going to be a world-famous author, even if he's an outcast who is only confident whilst writing. What he writes is pretty funny, but it gets him into trouble, too - with his English teacher; the editor of the school newspaper; the beautiful girl in his class, Kennedy; and with his number one nemesis, Robbie Zack. Arthur is often too honest for his own good - except for when he's handing in stories based a little too closely on famous novels. Through letters, email exchanges, 'SEE ME' notes and doodles, enter the funny, touching and often mixed-up mind of Arthur Bean, creative genius.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Publisher: Andersen Press
Published: 02 Jul 2015

ISBN 10: 1783443014
ISBN 13: 9781783443017
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: Arthur Bean is an outcast who brims with confidence, so long as he's writing. What he writes is usually funny, but does it go too far? A warm, witty story told through emails, letters and doodles that will have you squirming and laughing out loud!

Media Reviews
Arthur is a self-dramatizing memoirist with a subversive sensibility, sharp-witted with a magnet eye for the ridiculous. His writings and personality also bring to mind Jeff Kinney's hilarious schemer and pretension-piercing fellow diarist, Greg Heffley. -- Sherie Posesorski * Vancouver Sun *
This genius series debut is a fresh and funny story about a boy whose bad luck can't dampen his spirit - or his love of writing. * Books for Everybody *
Humorous... Arthur may finish the year as persnickety and opinionated as he started, but he also learns a few things about compassion, open-mindedness, and fairness. * Publishers' Weekly *
Incredibly funny and bittersweet. Highly recommended -- Athina Clarke * Readings *
At once funny, outrageous, thoughtful, and informative, this is a story with something for everyone, and Arthur's is a voice readers won't soon forget. * The Manitoba Library Association *
Author Bio
Stacey Matson is from Calgary. She began her career in theatre, writing pieces for museums. She's had lots of jobs, including belly dancer, forklift driver, children's party entertainer and Christmas tree seller. She loves travel, tennis and skiing, and plays the piano and ukulele. She now lives in Vancouver.