Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Nikki and Deja Nikki and Deja Karen English When Carver Elementary holds school-wide elections for the first time, third-grader Deja puts all her efforts into running for school president, ignoring her best friend Nikki's problems. OL15932789W
Just right stew Just right stew Karen English While her mother and aunts try desperately to get Big Mama's favorite food seasoned just right, Victoria observes quietly, without revealing the secret ingredient. OL16045590W
Nikki and Deja Nikki and Deja Karen English While Ms. Shelby-Ortiz is recovering from an injury, substitute Mr. Willow takes over Nikki and Deja's third-grade class with disastrous results. OL16694674W
The new kid The new kid Karen English "Third-grader Gavin and his friends aren't sure what to make of the new boy in their class, Khufu. He doesn't look or act like other kids. When Gavin's bike goes missing, they think Khufu stole it, b… OL19726298W
Skateboard party Skateboard party Karen English Richard can't wait to show off his skills at a friend's skateboard birthday party, but a note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans. Richard can't wait to show off his skills at a friend… OL19988955W
Trouble next door Trouble next door Karen English "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 … OL20044752W
The baby on the way The baby on the way Karen English A young boy asks his grandmother if she was ever a baby, she tells him the story of how she was born. OL2006107W
Big wind coming! Big wind coming! Karen English An extended family and their neighbors prepare for, and then wait out a fierce storm, wondering what will remain of their farms when the wind and rain stop. OL2006108W
Neeny coming, Neeny going Neeny coming, Neeny going Karen English Essie eagerly awaits the visit of her cousin but feels disheartened after her arrival because Neeny is no longer interested in life on the island from which she moved. OL2006115W
Just Right Stew Just Right Stew Karen English While her mother and aunts try desperately to get Big Mama's favorite food seasoned just right, Victoria observes quietly, without revealing the secret ingredient. OL2006117W