![]() ![]() ![]() Illustrator’s agent: Bernadette Szost, Portfolio Solutions. Freeman’s upbeat spot illustrations and English’s accessible storytelling target the book to emerging independent readers. She reminds him too much of his sister”). English captures Gavin’s realistic frustrations on the home front and the social nuances of elementary school life as he struggles to fit in without compromising himself (“Gavin doesn’t know if he likes that Deja girl. Gavin had lots of fr Want to Read Rate it: Book 2 Skateboard Party by Karen English 3. In order to pay back his sister, Gavin earns money by walking his great-aunt Myrtle’s cranky and extremely accessorized Pomeranian, Carlotta. Dog Days by Karen English 3.24 199 Ratings 42 Reviews published 2013 10 editions It's tough being the new kid. Both of these horrors are revealed when Gavin’s new friend, Richard, comes over, a visit that ends with the boys accidentally breaking Danielle’s prized snow globe. His parents don’t allow him to play “overly violent” video games, and his older sister, Danielle, calls him mortifying nicknames like Gavmeister. This time, the protagonist is new student Gavin, whose cool-kid potential (namely his basketball and skateboard skills) is undermined by his family. Gavin wants to make a good impression at Carver Elementary, where no one knows he excels at soccer and skateboarding, but an annoying big sister, a bully, and his great aunt's Pomeranian are not helping. English returns to Carver Elementary, the setting of her Nikka and Deja books, in this strong kickoff to her Carver Chronicles series. ![]()
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