The Janitor's Boy

Name: The Janitor's Boy
Author: Andrew Clements

by Andrew Clements

Son of janitor confronts prejudice and class differences at elite boarding school

Find on Amazon

About the author

Andrew Clements

Andrew Clements was an American author whose Frindle became one of the most beloved school stories in American middle-grade fiction. His accessible novels about children navigating institutional life with ingenuity spoke directly to the experience of American school children.

More by Andrew Clements

FrindleBoy invents new word and unintentionally launches linguistic revolution in his community
The Landry NewsNewspaper-loving girl reports on school issues and challenges administrator's censorship
A Week in the WoodsCity boy struggles adjusting to rural life and nature, finds understanding
No TalkingStudents challenge each other to silent week, discovering power of non-communication
The School StoryAmbitious girl navigates writing, romance, and publishing school literary magazine