n nArthur Bean is a genius--its just that no one else realizes this quite yet. Hes going to be a world-famous author, and the first step is to win this years story-writing contest. What he writes is pretty funny, but it gets him into trouble too. n nLike with his English teacher. n And the school newspaper advisor. n And cool girl Kennedy. n And Arthurs number one nemesis, Robbie Zack. n nBut all great authors spark controversy, so Arthurs 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.n nPraise for A Year in the Life of a Complete and Total Genius: n Notable Childrens Books in the Language Arts (NCBLA) n Indie Next Pick nJunior Library Guild Pickn