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Skateboard Party
(The Carver Chronicles #2)
Author
Illustrator
Laura Freeman
Publication Date
December 01, 2015
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction / 2nd − 3rd
Language
English
Only 3 copies currently available
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Description
Richard can't wait to show off his flat-ground Ollies at a friend's birthday party at the skate park, but a note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans. He really meant to finish his assignment on howler monkeys, but he just got . . . distracted. If only he could focus on his schoolwork, he wouldn't get into this kind of trouble! Can Richard manage to put off getting the note signed (and facing the consequences) until after the party, or will the deception make things even worse?
Nikki and Deja fans and their male peers are sure to recognize themselves and their classmates in this humorous school story.
Publication date
December 01, 2015
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780544582262
Lexile Measure
740
Guided Reading Level
P
Publisher
Clarion Books
Series
Carver Chronicles
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV035000 - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
JUV005000 - Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men
JUV013000 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | General
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
JUV017100 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Birthdays
JUV032140 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Skateboarding
JUV035000 - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
JUV005000 - Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men
JUV013000 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | General
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
JUV017100 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Birthdays
JUV032140 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Skateboarding
School Library Journal
Gr 2-5--From "Nikki and Deja" creators (Clarion), the latest entry in their new series focuses on third-grader Richard's desire to show off his skateboarding skills at his friend's birthday, and his inability to keep out of trouble at school. English's on-target storytelling and Freeman's black-and-white spot illustrations make this an accessible work for newly independent readers. The diverse cast of likable and relatable characters will resonate with kids.
Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.Kirkus
A welcome series addition that emphasizes familiarity instead of difference and treats its message with an affectionately light hand.
Hornbook
Lots of kids will recognize themselves in this book...and teachers and librarians will be happy to have a series to recommend that stars a realistic, likable boy of color.
ALA/Booklist
This is a consistently fun read, complete with endearing characters, charming spot illustrations, and satisfying resolutions. Furthermore, it is a much needed story in which African American boys can see themselves visually and textually reflected in a positive light, completely free of the usual tropes of multicultural literature.
Karen English
Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winning author and retired elementary school teacher. She 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 lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her family. www.lfreemanart.com Twitter: @LauraFreemanArt.
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