Shop

Dog Days
Author(s): Karen English

It’s tough being the new kid at Carver Elementary. Gavin had lots of friends at his old school, but the kidshere don’t even know that he’s pretty good at skateboarding, or how awesome he is at soccer.And when hisclassmate Richard comes over and the boys end upin trouble, not only does Gavin risk losing his one new friend, he has to take care ofhis great aunt Myrtle’s horrible little dog as punishment. To make matters worse, Gavin seems to have attracted the attention of the school bully.Will he be able toavoid getting poundedat the skate park?And how is heever going to prove he’s coolwitha yappy little Pomeranian wearing a pink bow at his side?

Review(s):
“English returns to Carver Elementary, the setting of her Nikka and Deja books, in this strong kickoff to her Carver Chronicles series. Freeman’s upbeat spot illustrations and English’s accessible storytelling target the book to emerging independent readers.”
Publishers Weekly

“Black-and-white spot illustrations break up the text and make this an accessible book for emerging chapter-book readers.”
Booklist

“Chapter book readers have few options if they want to read about urban boys of color; here’s hoping for more about Gavin and his friends.”
The Horn Book Magazine

ISBN:9780544339125