The New Kid: The Carver Chronicles, Book Five
by Karen English, Illustrated by Laura Freeman
Clarion Books (Dec 18, 2018)
Fiction, Paperback, 128 pages
Target Age Group: Middle Grade
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Description of The New Kid: The Carver Chronicles, Book Five by Karen English
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.

Additional Book Information:
- ISBN: 9781328497970
- Imprint: Clarion Books
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Parent Company: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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