The New Kid: The Carver Chronicles, Book Five
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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.
Will Gavin solve the mystery, get his bike back, and figure out the truth about Khufu?
- New Kid at School: Khufu says he's a genius from Sweden, but Gavin and his friends just think he’s weird—and maybe a bike thief.
- Stolen Bike Mystery: When Gavin's brand-new BMX bike disappears from the school rack, he's determined to find out who took it.
- Relatable School Story: Navigating friendships, annoying older sisters, and quirky relatives like Great-Aunt Myrtle makes for a truly humorous adventure.
- Making New Friends: A heartwarming lesson about not jumping to conclusions and discovering that the best friends can be the most unexpected ones.
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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 Instagram: @laurafreemanart Twitter: @LauraFreemanArt.
