The King of Average, by Gary Schwartz
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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. 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 by debut author Gary Schwartz.
The King of Average, by Gary Schwartz- Amazon Sales Rank: #1714233 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-06
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x .67" w x 5.50" l, .76 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 266 pages
Review "A skilled and witty tale about a boy who would be king that should appeal to children and adults." - The Kirkus Review (Awarded the Kirkus Star)"KING OF AVERAGE is a unique fantasy with a powerfully encouraging message for youth." -- IndieReader.com 5 stars. IR Pick of the Week 1/27/2016"This book is an instant classic; a worthy addition to the canon of children's books that you read at aged eleven or thereabouts and remember for life." J. Rutherford UK
About the Author Gary Schwartz began his professional career as a mime at age 13, performing up and down the Hudson River with Pete Seeger and the great folk entertainers of the 1960s. In the 1980s he appeared in numerous film and television projects including the Oscar-winning feature film Quest for Fire. Schwartz has lent his voice to hundreds of film and TV projects and is the voice of several well-known video game characters, including Heavy Weapons Guy and Demoman in Team Fortress 2. Schwartz has written for two children’s television series in which he co-starred: Zoobilee Zoo, where he played Bravo Fox; and the Disney Channel’s You and Me, Kid. Schwartz studied with and became the protégé of Viola Spolin, the creator of Theater Games, the basis for improvisational theater in America. He is a passionate, dynamic improv coach and facilitator devoted to carrying on Spolin’s techniques. The King of Average is his first novel. To learn more visit gary-schwartz.com.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. If You Loved the Phantom Toll Booth By Sandra K. Stiles From the moment I began reading this book I had several thoughts go through my head. The first was howsorry I felt for James. As a teacher I've actually heard parents tell their kids they hated them and wished they'd never been born. I've heard them blame the father's. This book immediately resonated with me as I am sure it will with so many of my students. The author has commented that his ideas came from several places, especially his favorite book, "The Phantom Tollbooth". I can see how the worlds resemble each other. I loved this world. It is a world I was very familiar with. My students have a difficult time believing there was a time I didn't believe in myself. I considered myself no one special. I would try on occasion to better myself, only to have someone say something that made me feel like I was only average. James is whisked away to the land of Average where he is to be tested to see if he is to be their next king. I thought it funny that he wanted to excel at being average because he thought that was the best he could hope for. His journey to find out what happened to the last king will change his life in ways he never saw coming. I think this should be required reading in every class, in every school. There are so many people out there like James who need the message in this book. The funny thing is, at age 57, there were lessons I could still learn. Learning to step above seeing yourself as just average or not worth anything for some of us in some situations is an on-going process. I will definitely recommend this book to my fellow teachers and readers, and parents.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Must read for any kid or kid at heart By Kandi J Wyatt I remember sitting in sixth grade as our teacher read to us The Phantom Tollbooth. The plot enthralled me. Later as an adult the story still intrigued me. I loved the play on words that Norton Jester used. This year during Children’s Book Week, I created a list of favorite books and found articles to go with those books. At that time I heard about an author who wanted to create a story similar to The Phantom Tollbooth.Gary Schultz has succeeded in creating a story worthy of the comparison. The King of Average gripped me from the first line. The story follows James a boy who wants to be just average. His home life is such that he wants to prove to himself that he can do something good, even if it is just average; it has to be better than good for nothing. As he mutters to himself coming home from school, he suddenly is transported to another world where he meets Mayor Culpa the scapegoat and Monsieur Roget and Killjoy. The three go on a quest to instate James as the king of Average. He travels above and below Average on his adventure.The characters are believable and loveable. The various trials that James finds himself in are realistic and at the heart deal with the insecurities that children and even adults face; the main one being ‘am I good enough?’ James must face the doubt within himself before he can become the person he was meant to be. I was quite sorry when I turned the last page. I would love to see The King of Average read in my sixth grader’s classroom. I could even adjust my unit on The Phantom Tollbooth to include this new children’s book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A steady stream of smiles By Dixie Gary Schwartz' book is a delight for either pre-teens or adults. It's an adventure story that also has enough wordplay to provide a steady stream ofsmiles from start to finish. Gary loves puns. His title itself made me smile. Mayor Culpa, the scapegoat sidekick for James, our King of Average, is just the beginning.James has a bad mother. He deeply wants to be average instead of a total waste, as she tells him he is. Then his brilliant thought to become the most average boy in the world turns into a heroic quest. It is, of course, not only a physical struggle, but the path to see himself as he truly is.We are led through a fantasy land which includes Lake Inferior and the Sea of Doubt, places well known to humans of all ages. And eventually, asquests should, James's takes us home with him. King or not, James is transformed.
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