Problemas En La Casa de Al Lado - (Carver Chronicles) by Karen English (Paperback)

About the Book

"Third grader Calvin is dealing with his next door neighbors moving away--and the school bully moving in. Meanwhile, competition at the school science fair is heating up, and Calvin must decide what to do when his data doesn't prove his theory"--

Book Synopsis

Calvin is sad that his friends next door are moving away, especially when he realizes that Harper, the biggest bully at Carver Elementary, is moving in! Meanwhile, competition at the school science fair is heating up, and Calvin must decide what to do when his data doesn't prove his theory. Can Calvin avoid trouble with Harper and still win the science fair?

Calvin está triste porque sus amigos de la casa de al lado se mudan, en especial cuando se da cuenta de que Harper, el peor bravucón de la Primaria Carver, ¡vivirá en esa casa! Mientras tanto, se está animando el clima de la competencia para la feria de ciencias de la escuela. Calvin debe decidir qué hacer cuando sus datos no confirman su teoría. ¿Podrá Calvin evitar los problemas con Harper y, además, ganar la feria de ciencias de la escuela?

Review Quotes

"...it's the realistic portrayal of Calvin's emotions and his struggles to understand Harper that make this early chapter book so very readable." --Booklist "Freeman's black and white spot art is cute without being cartoony, catching reality in the slouch of a kid over a gaming console or the glare of a girl about to get reported to the teacher. Readers following the Carver School students will appreciate another warm and approachable outing with the gang." --Bulletin "...Carver is a welcoming, multicultural place. Chronicling the importance of empathy and openness, this fourth in the Carver Chronicles is a pleasing addition to a series in which diverse readers can recognize themselves in starring roles." --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

About the Author

Karen English fue finalista del Premio Kirkus con su obra It All Comes Down to This y es autora de la serie Nikki & Deja. Es maestra de escuela primaria retirada y vive en Los Ángeles.

Laura Freeman ha ilustrado doce libros sobre los niños de la Primaria Carver; Natalie's Hair Was Wild, también escrito por ella, entre muchos otros. Vive en Atlanta. Puedes encontrarla en: www.lfreemanart.com. Instagram: @laurafreemanart Twitter: @LauraFreemanArt.

Karen English is the author of Kirkus Prize finalist It All Comes Down to This and the Nikki & Deja series. She is a former elementary school teacher and lives in Los Angeles.

Laura Freeman has illustrated twelve books about the kids of Carver Elementary; Natalie's Hair Was Wild!, which she also wrote; and more. She lives in Atlanta. Find her online at lfreemanart.com. Instagram: @laurafreemanart Twitter: @LauraFreemanArt.