The New Kid (The Carver Chronicles #5)

by Karen English (Author) Laura Freeman (Illustrator)

The New Kid (The Carver Chronicles #5)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
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.
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Review quotes

"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
Karen English
Karen English is a CSK Honoree and Kirkus Prize finalist whose books include It All Comes Down to This and the Nikki & Deja and the Carver Chronicles series. She lives in Los Angeles.

Javaka Steptoe lives in Brooklyn and is a New York Times best-selling and award-winning picture book creator. Visit www.javaka.com and Twitter: @javaka_steptoe.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781328497970
Lexile Measure
690
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
December 18, 2018
Series
Carver Chronicles
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
JUV039230 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Bullying
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
JUV039100 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Peer Pressure
Library of Congress categories
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