
By Karen English, Laura Freeman (Illustrator), Aurora Humaran (Translator), Leticia Monge (Translator)
Part of the The Carver Chronicles series
New kid Gavin faces bullies, a troublesome dog, and the challenge of proving he's cool.
Gavin, the new kid at Carver Elementary, struggles to fit in. His skateboarding and soccer skills go unnoticed, and a mishap with classmate Richard lands him in trouble. Now, he must care for his great-aunt's yappy Pomeranian, all while dodging the school bully. Can Gavin prove his worth and make friends, or will the odds stack against him with a pink-bowed dog by his side? Discover how Gavin navigates these challenges and whether he can find his place in a new world.
It’s tough being the new kid at Carver Elementary. Gavin had lots of friends at his old school, but the kids here don’t even know that he’s pretty good at skateboarding, or how awesome he is at soccer. And when his classmate Richard comes over and the boys end up in trouble, not only does Gavin risk losing his one new friend, he has to take care of his great aunt Myrtle’s horrible little dog as punishment. To make matters worse, Gavin seems to have attracted the attention of the school bully. Will he be able to avoid getting pounded at the skate park? And how is he ever going to prove he’s cool with a yappy little Pomeranian wearing a pink bow at his side?
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