Trouble Next Door - (Carver Chronicles) by Karen English (Paperback)

About the Book

Featuring African American and Latino boys, The Carver Chronicles are high-interest, low reading-level stories from an award-winning author and former elementary school teacher full of kid-friendly charm and universal appeal.

Book Synopsis

Featuring African American and Latino boys, The Carver Chronicles are high-interest, low reading-level stories from an award-winning author and former elementary school teacher full of kid-friendly charm and universal appeal.

"A pleasing addition to a series in which diverse readers can recognize themselves in starring roles." --Kirkus Reviews

"Another warm and approachable outing with the [Carver School] gang." --The Bulletin

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. This lively installment in a chapter book series about a diverse group of elementary schoolers offers spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action.

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

Coretta Scott King Honoree Karen English is the author of It All Comes Down to This and the Carver Chronicles and Nikki and Deja series. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

Laura Freeman has illustrated many books, including her own Natalie's Hair Was Wild! and the Carver Chronicles series. She lives near Atlanta, Georgia. www.lfreemanart.com.