Skateboard Party - Karen English

By Karen English

Release Date: 2014-12-02

Genre: Culture, Places & People in Kids Fiction

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Richard can’t wait to show off his flat-ground Ollies at a friend’s birthday party at the skate park, but a note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans. He really meant to finish his assignment on howler monkeys, but he just got . . . distracted. If only he could focus on his schoolwork, he wouldn’t get into this kind of trouble! Can Richard manage to put off getting the note signed (and facing the consequences) until after the party, or will the deception make things even worse?

     Nikki and Deja fans and their male peers are sure to recognize themselves and their classmates in this humorous school story.
A Fun Skateboard Story: Richard is so close to showing off his awesome flat-ground Ollie at a friend’s birthday party, but one overdue project stands in his way.A Relatable School Problem: That report on howler monkeys wasn’t going to write itself, but video games are hard to resist! Now Richard is in hot water with his teacher, Ms. Shelby-Ortiz.Hilarious Sibling Rivalry: At home, Richard has to deal with his older brother Darnell, who loves getting him into trouble—and might be the one to expose his secret note.Heartwarming Friendships: Richard’s best friend Gavin is always there for him, even if his advice is usually, "You should have just done the report!"Perfect for Early Readers: An accessible and funny early chapter book that helps kids build reading confidence, from the popular Carver Chronicles series.

Skateboard Party - Karen English

By Karen English

Release Date: 2014-12-02

Genre: Culture, Places & People in Kids Fiction

(0 ratings)
Richard can’t wait to show off his flat-ground Ollies at a friend’s birthday party at the skate park, but a note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans. He really meant to finish his assignment on howler monkeys, but he just got . . . distracted. If only he could focus on his schoolwork, he wouldn’t get into this kind of trouble! Can Richard manage to put off getting the note signed (and facing the consequences) until after the party, or will the deception make things even worse?

     Nikki and Deja fans and their male peers are sure to recognize themselves and their classmates in this humorous school story.
A Fun Skateboard Story: Richard is so close to showing off his awesome flat-ground Ollie at a friend’s birthday party, but one overdue project stands in his way.A Relatable School Problem: That report on howler monkeys wasn’t going to write itself, but video games are hard to resist! Now Richard is in hot water with his teacher, Ms. Shelby-Ortiz.Hilarious Sibling Rivalry: At home, Richard has to deal with his older brother Darnell, who loves getting him into trouble—and might be the one to expose his secret note.Heartwarming Friendships: Richard’s best friend Gavin is always there for him, even if his advice is usually, "You should have just done the report!"Perfect for Early Readers: An accessible and funny early chapter book that helps kids build reading confidence, from the popular Carver Chronicles series.

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