Synopses & Reviews
Carlos isnandrsquo;t sure how he feels about the news that his cousin Bernardo will be joining his class at Carver Elementary. But when Bernardo comes to live with him temporarily, taking over Carlosandrsquo;s top bunk, his spot on the school soccer team, and even his Papiandrsquo;s attention, Carlos knows he isnandrsquo;t happy. Worse, Bernardo starts messing with Carlosandrsquo;s pet geckos! Carlos tries to see past his cousinandrsquo;s annoying ways, but Bernardo sure doesnandrsquo;t make it easy. Will Carlosandmdash;and his geckosandmdash;survive Bernardoand#39;s visit? Can he keep the peace for his familyandrsquo;s sake?and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;Emerging and newly independent readersand#160;are sure to recognize themselves in this humorous school and family story.and#160;and#160;and#160;
Review
andquot;A welcome series addition that emphasizes familiarity instead of difference and treats its message with an affectionately light hand.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkusand#160;
Review
Praise forand#160;Skateboard Party: The Carver Chronicles, Bk 2 andquot;A welcome series addition that emphasizes familiarity instead of difference and treats its message with an affectionately light hand.andquot;and#160;andmdash;Kirkus Reviews
Praise forand#160;Dog Days: The Carver Chronicles, Bk 1
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andquot;Chapter book readers have few options if they want to read about urban boys of color; hereand#39;s hoping for more.andrdquo;andmdash;The Horn Book Magazine
Review
andquot;A welcome series addition that emphasizes familiarity instead of difference and treats its message with an affectionately light hand.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
andquot;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.andquot;
andmdash;Horn Book Magazine
andquot;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.andquot;
andmdash;Booklist
andquot;The warm details of Richardand#39;s African-American family are tempered by the realism of life with a bunch of boisterous boys...English continues to earn her place as one of the most reliable early-grade authors, and readers who havenand#39;t discovered the Carver School kids will find this a satisfying entry point.andquot;
andmdash;Bulletin
Synopsis
Gary Paulsen’s funny follow-up to
Lawn Boy is full of big surprises and big laughs.
Lawn Boy says: The summer I was twelve, mowing lawns with Grandpa’s old riding mower turned into big business. With advice from Arnold the stockbroker, I learned all about making money.
Six weeks and hundred of thousands of dollars later, life got more complicated. You see, the prizefighter I sponsor, Joey Pow, won a big fight. And a TV interview made me famous. As Arnold says, “Capitalism plus publicity equals monster commerce.” Even my best friends wanted a piece of the action. Meanwhile, some scary guys showed up at Joey’s gym. . . .
Synopsis
Richard can't waitand#160;to show off hisand#160;skills atand#160;a friend'sand#160;skateboard birthday party, but a note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans. This charming second book in a new series about third grade boys by Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winner Karen Englishand#160;offers spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action.and#160;
Synopsis
Richard can't waitand#160;to show off hisand#160;flat-ground Olliesand#160;atand#160;a friend'sand#160;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! Canand#160;Richard manage to put off getting the note signed (and facing the consequences)and#160;until after the party, or willand#160;the deception makeand#160;things even worse? and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Nikki and Deja fans and their male peers are sure to recognize themselves and their classmates in this humorous school story.
Synopsis
The third title in a chapter book series featuring African American and Latino boys thatand#39;s full of kid-friendly charm and universal appeal.
About the Author
Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winner and the author of the Nikki and Deja series. Her chapter books have been praised for their accessible writing, authentic characters, and satisfying storylines.andnbsp;She is a retiredandnbsp;elementary school teacher and lives in Los Angeles, California.