Pub Date: December 18, 2018
Dewey: FIC
Lexile Code: 0690
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 06 to 09
Physical Info: 0.50" H x 7.60" L x 5.10" W ( 0.15 lbs) 128 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | African American and Black | General | Social Themes | Friendship | Humorous Stories | Bullying | Peer Pressure | Readers | Chapter Books | Boys and Men | School and Education | Animals | Dogs | Family | Siblings | Multigenerational | Sports and Recreation | Skateboarding | Values and Virtues | Prejudice Racism and Colorism
Series: Carver Chronicles
Description: The fifth book in a kid-friendly chapter book series where "diverse readers can recognize themselves in starring roles." (Kirkus)
Brief description:
Laura Freeman has illustrated several books for young readers, including the Nikki and Deja and Carver Chronicles series, and Natalie's Hair Was Wild, which she also wrote. Laura grew up in New York City, and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two children. www.lfreemanart.com Instagram: @laurafreemanart Twitter: @LauraFreemanArt.
Review Quotes:
"Combining inviting storytelling with a warm message of friendship and accountability, this entry is a welcome addition to a pretty near perfect series for independent readers."--Kirkus Praise for The Carver Chronicles "Many independent readers, particularly boys, will identify with these . . . appealing and likeable characters."--Kirkus "A much-needed story in which African American boys can see themselves reflected in a positive light, completely free of the usual tropes."--Booklist "Chapter book readers have few options if they want to read about urban boys of color; here's hoping for more."--The Horn Book