| Pizza Party: The Carver Chronicles, Book Six Contributor(s): English, Karen (Author), Freeman, Laura (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0358097479 ISBN-13: 9780358097471 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic & Latino - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 710 |
| Series: Carver Chronicles |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5" W x 7.4" (0.22 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Friendship - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic - Topical - Boy's Interest - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 198595 Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A new title in a chapter book series featuring African American and Latino boys that's full of kid-friendly charm and universal appeal Third-grader Richard and his friends are just four days away from setting a record for excellent behavior and earning a classroom pizza party when disaster strikes--their beloved teacher is out sick, and the strictest, meanest substitute has taken her place Will their dreams of pizza be dashed when the sub suspects that some of them have been cheating? This gently humorous installment in a chapter book series about a diverse group of elementary schoolers by Coretta Scott King honoree Karen English offers spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action. |
Contributor Bio(s): English, Karen: - Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winner and the author of It All Comes Down to This, a Kirkus Prize Finalist, as well as the Nikki and Deja and The Carver Chronicles series. Her novels have been praised for their accessible writing, authentic characters, and satisfying storylines. She is a former elementary school teacher and lives in Los Angeles, California. Freeman, Laura: -Laura Freeman has illustrated several books for young readers, including the Nikki and Deja and Carver Chronicles series, and Natalie's Hair Was Wild, which she also wrote. Laura grew up in New York City, and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two children. www.lfreemanart.com Twitter: @LauraFreemanArt. |