Karen English 
New Kid 
The Carver Chronicles, Book Five

Third-grader Gavin and his friends aren’t sure what to make of the new boy in their class, Khufu. He sure doesn’t look or act like the other kids . . . and they suspect that he stole Gavins bike! Meanwhile, Gavin’s great-aunt Myrtle is coming to stay with his family again, and Gavin is sure she’ll be teaming up with his big sister to boss himaround the whole time. Offeringspot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action, this gently humorous storyabout a diverse group of elementary-schoolers shows that even someone who seems strange can turn out to be a good friend, if you give them a chance.