The New Kid
The New Kid
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The New Kid

Written by Karen English & illustrated by Laura Freeman
Book #5 in the The Carver Chronicles Series
$6.99
$6.74
6 - 9
Reading age
128
Page count
140
Words per page
690L
Lexile measure
Dec 18, 2018
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Third-grader Gavin and his friends aren’t sure what to make of the new boy in their class, Khufu. He sure doesn’t look or act like the other kids . . . and they suspect that he stole Gavin’s bike! Meanwhile, Gavin’s Great-Aunt Myrtle is coming to stay with his family again, and Gavin is sure she’ll be teaming up with his big sister to boss him around the whole time. 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.

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Topics

friendshipbullyingschoolsocial themespeer pressuremulticulturallost and found possessions

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781328497970
    Publication Date
    December 18, 2018
    Publisher
    Clarion Books
    Page Count
    128
    Words Per Page
    140
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2017003167
    Lexile® Level
    690L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    3
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    193494
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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