J.D. and the Great Barber Battle

By J. Dillard, Akeem S. Roberts (Illustrator)

Part of the J.D. the Kid Barber series

A young boy starts a barbershop in his bedroom to cut his friends' hair and prove himself as a talented barber.

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128 pages· 16,221 words· Est. 3 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

J.D., an eight-year-old with a disastrous haircut, discovers his talent for barbering. As he turns his bedroom into a bustling barbershop, he faces off against Henry Jr., the town's established barber. Can J.D. prove he's the best in Meridian, Mississippi, or will his dreams be snipped short? Dive into this hilarious tale of clippers, competition, and courage.

From the publisher

Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book series J.D. has a big problem–it’s the night before the start of third grade and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut. When the steady stream of insults from the entire student body of Douglass Elementary becomes too much for J.D., he takes matters into his own hands and discovers that, unlike his mom, he’s a genius with the clippers. His work makes him the talk of the town and brings him enough hair business to open a barbershop from his bedroom. But when Henry Jr., the owner of the only official local barbershop, realizes he’s losing clients to J.D., he tries to shut him down for good. How do you find out who’s the best barber in all of Meridian, Mississippi? With a GREAT BARBER BATTLE! From the hilarious and creative mind of J. Dillard, an entrepreneur, public speaker, and personal barber, comes a new chapter book series with characters that are easy to fall for and nearly impossible to forget. Akeem S. Roberts’ lively illustrations make this series a must-buy for reluctant readers. 2021 New York Public Library Best Books 2021 Chicago Public Library Best Books 2021 School Library Journal Best Books 2022-2023 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List 2022 NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor

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