The Landry News facts for kids
The Landry News is a popular children's book written by Andrew Clements. It was first published in the United States in 1999. The story is about a fifth-grade student named Cara Landry and her journey with a school newspaper.
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| Author | Andrew Clements |
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| Illustrator | Sal Murdocca (hc) Brian Selznick (pb) |
| Cover artist | Sal Murdocca (hc) Brian Selznick (pb) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Aladdin Paperbacks |
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Publication date
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May 1, 1999 |
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| Pages | 130 |
Contents
The Story of The Landry News
Cara's Newspaper Begins
Cara Landry is a fifth-grade student. She is in Mr. Larson's class. Cara decides to start her own newspaper. She calls it "The Landry News." In her newspaper, Cara writes an article about her teacher, Mr. Larson. She explains that Mr. Larson used to be a great teacher. He was even named "Teacher of the Year." But now, he seems to have lost his passion. He acts tired and uncaring.
Cara's honest article makes Mr. Larson think. It helps him see how much he has changed. Soon, Mr. Larson starts teaching with energy again. He becomes the good teacher he once was. Cara then turns "The Landry News" into a class project. Other students begin to write for the newspaper too. The newspaper grows with each new edition.
A Special Story Appears
One day, a boy in the class talks to Cara. He asks her to read a story. He says his "friend" wrote it. The story is called "Lost and Found." Cara quickly realizes the boy wrote the story himself. It is about his parents getting divorced. The story shares how he learned to deal with this big change.
Cara loves the story. She understands how the boy feels. Her own parents are divorced too. The story describes her feelings perfectly. So, Cara decides to print "Lost and Found" in "The Landry News."
Facing Challenges and Changes
When the principal, Dr. Barnes, sees the story, he becomes very angry. He blames Mr. Larson for letting it be published. Dr. Barnes has been looking for a reason to fire Mr. Larson. He does not like Mr. Larson's teaching style. Dr. Barnes tells the news media that the story is "too personal." He says it is not right for children to read. He then bans "The Landry News" from being published.
Because the newspaper is banned, it gets a lot of attention. Cara is even interviewed on TV. A special meeting is set up to decide Mr. Larson's future.
The Newspaper's Big Win
On the day of the meeting, the boy who wrote "Lost and Found" reads his story aloud. Cara explains that if he is brave enough to share his feelings, everyone should be able to read his words. This helps Mr. Larson. He is cleared of any wrongdoing.
Cara then hands out a special edition of "The Landry News." The last article in this edition is an editorial by Cara. She writes that Mr. Larson will soon be "Teacher of the Year" again. Mr. Larson then understands something important. He realizes he had not been paying enough attention to his students' needs.
