| The New Kid: The Carver Chronicles, Book Five Contributor(s): English, Karen (Author), Freeman, Laura (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1328497976 ISBN-13: 9781328497970 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $6.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 690 |
| Series: Carver Chronicles |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.1" W x 7.6" (0.15 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Friendship - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 193494 Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Third-grader Gavin and his friends aren't sure what to make of the new boy in their class, Khufu. He sure doesn't look or act like the other kids . . . and they suspect that he stole Gavin's bike Meanwhile, Gavin's great-aunt Myrtle is coming to stay with his family again, and Gavin is sure she'll be teaming up with his big sister to boss him around the whole time. Offering spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action, this gently humorous story about a diverse group of elementary-schoolers shows that even someone who seems strange can turn out to be a good friend, if you give them a chance. |
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. |