The New Kid: The Carver Chronicles, Book Five (The Carver Chronicles, 5) - Softcover

English, Karen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1328497976 ISBN 13: 9781328497970

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2018

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

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.

Review:

"Combining inviting storytelling with a warm message of friendship and accountability, this entry is a welcome addition to a pretty near perfect series for independent readers."—Kirkus

Praise for The Carver Chronicles
 
"Many independent readers, particularly boys, will identify with these . . . appealing and likeable characters."—Kirkus

"A much-needed story in which African American boys can see themselves reflected in a positive light, completely free of the usual tropes."—Booklist

"Chapter book readers have few options if they want to read about urban boys of color; here's hoping for more.”—The Horn Book

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1328497976
• ISBN 13: 9781328497970
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128
• Illustrator: Freeman Laura