<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Originally published by Scholastic Canada in 2014 under title: A year in the life of a total and complete genius.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Arthur Bean is a genius--it's just that no one else realizes this quite yet. He's going to be a world-famous author, and the first step is to win this year's story-writing contest. What he writes is pretty funny, but it gets him into trouble too. </p><p>Like with his English teacher. <br> And the school newspaper advisor. <br> And cool girl Kennedy.<br> And Arthur's number one nemesis, Robbie Zack. </p><p>But all great authors spark controversy, so Arthur's not too concerned. Through letters, email exchanges, SEE ME notes and doodles, enter the funny, touching, and often mixed-up mind of Arthur Bean, creative genius.</p><p><strong>Praise for <em>A Year in the Life of a Complete and Total Genius</em>: </strong><br> Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts (NCBLA)<br> Indie Next Pick<br>Junior Library Guild Pick</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"With lots of warmth, humor, and sly wit, Canadian author Matson introduces readers to one of the funniest characters to ever cross the pages of middle-grade literature. With his story told through a series of e-mails, journal entries, and memos, Arthur Bean is a unique new voice not soon to be forgotten." - Shelf Awareness<br><br>"[A] humorous coming-of-age novel." - Publishers Weekly<br><br>"As readers follow Arthur through the year, they will see him change in ways that aren't always likable but are usually relatable and that lead to real growth. " - School Library Journal<br><br>"Through essays, e-mails, letters, journal entries, drawings, teachers' notes, and assignment descriptions, Matson takes readers through Arthur's seventh-grade year. They see him develop, change, and mature, and they will grow along with him. Fans of Tommy Greenwald's Charlie Joe Jackson series will be drawn to Arthur" - Booklist<br>