Trouble Next Door (The Carver Chronicles #4)
by Karen English (Author) Laura Freeman (Illustrator)
Featuring African American and Latino boys, The Carver Chronicles are high-interest, low reading-level stories from an award-winning author and former elementary school teacher full of kid-friendly charm and universal appeal.
"A pleasing addition to a series in which diverse readers can recognize themselves in starring roles." --Kirkus Reviews
"Another warm and approachable outing with the [Carver School] gang." --The Bulletin
Third-grader Calvin is dealing with his next-door neighbors moving away--and the school bully moving in. Meanwhile, competition at the school science fair is heating up, and Calvin must decide what to do when his data doesn't prove his theory.
This lively installment in a chapter book series about a diverse group of elementary schoolers offers spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action.
Locate at a Library Near You WorldCat is the world's largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online.
Find books about:
More books in the series - See All
Review quotes
"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 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.
JUV036000 - Juvenile Fiction | Science & Technology
JUV035000 - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
JUV005000 - Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men
JUV013050 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Orphans & Foster Homes
JUV039230 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Bullying
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
