Book Series · 6 Books

The Carver Chronicles Books

In order from Dog Days to Pizza Party.

Dog Days
Skateboard Party
Don't Feed the Geckos!
Trouble Next Door
The New Kid
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Dog Days
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$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

Dog Days

By Karen English, Laura Freeman (Illustrator), Aurora Humaran (Translator), Leticia Monge (Translator)

New kid Gavin faces bullies, a troublesome dog, and the challenge of proving he's cool.

128 pages· 23,007 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Summary: 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.
The complete set

The Carver Chronicles Series

6 books · Published 2013–2019

Dog Days

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

New kid Gavin faces bullies, a troublesome dog, and the challenge of proving he's cool.

Skateboard Party

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

A note home threatens Richard's skate park plans. Can he avoid the consequences?

Don't Feed the Geckos!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

A cousin's visit disrupts Carlos's life. Can he keep the peace?

Trouble Next Door

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Calvin faces a bully and a science fair dilemma. Can he find a solution?

The New Kid
Sale price
$674

The New Kid

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

A new classmate and a missing bike lead to unexpected friendships.

Pizza Party

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

A strict substitute threatens a class's pizza party dreams. Can they prove their innocence in time?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Carver Chronicles series?

There are 6 books in the Carver Chronicles series. It began with Dog Days in 2013, and the newest book, Pizza Party, was published in 2019.

What ages are the Carver Chronicles books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Carver Chronicles to life.

01

Karen English

Author
02

Laura Freeman

Illustrator

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