Overview

Will the new girl come between Nikki and Deja? When an arrogant new girl comes to school, third-graders and best friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club to exclude her.But the results are not what they expected-now they're in a fight with each other! Youngsters will find a lot to cheer for in this delightful story.The joys and complexities of school life are captured with finesse and humor, and the writing, complemented with charming illustrations, is spot on for readers ready to enjoy longer texts. Look for more adventures with Nikki and Deja in Birthday Blues! ALL NIKKI and DEJA TITLES: 9780618752386 Nikki and Deja HB 9780547133621 Nikki and Deja PB 9780618977871 Nikki and Deja Birthday Blues HB 9780547248936 Nikki and Deja Birthday Blues PB 9780547435589 Nikki and Deja Election Madness HB 9780547615653 Nikki and Deja Substitute Trouble HB 9780544223882 Nikki and Deja Substitute Trouble PB 9780547222479 Nikki and Deja The Newsy Newsletter HB 9780547615646 Nikki and Deja Wedding Drama HB 9780544003248 Nikki and Deja Wedding Drama PB

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In her first chapter book, English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship. Publishers Weekly Accesible writing, authentic characters, an easy-to-identify-with plot and Freeman's appealing black-and-white illustrations come together smoothly in this straightforward friendship tale. Kirkus Reviews

""Accesible writing, authentic characters, an easy-to-identify-with plot and Freeman's appealing black-and-white illustrations come together smoothly in this straightforward friendship tale."" - Kirkus Reviews ""In her first chapter book, English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship."" - Publishers Weekly

English nicely fills an undeveloped area--this is a first chapter book featuring African-American girls, and race is presented as an attribute of the characters rather than as an issue.

In her first chapter book, English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship. -- Publishers Weekly Accesible writing, authentic characters, an easy-to-identify-with plot and Freeman's appealing black-and-white illustrations come together smoothly in this straightforward friendship tale. -- Kirkus Reviews

"""Accesible writing, authentic characters, an easy-to-identify-with plot and Freeman's appealing black-and-white illustrations come together smoothly in this straightforward friendship tale."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""In her first chapter book, English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship."" -- Publishers Weekly"

Few early chapter books feature African American characters, and English, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book author, addresses this dearth with a sweet, realistic friendship story.<br>Booklist, ALA<br><br>The short chapters, quick pacing, and frequent black-and-white illustrations will both appeal to and assist young readers. Kids negotiating the sometimes treacherous waters of middle-grade frienship will find Nikki and Deja' story both truthful and comforting.<br>Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books<br><br>English nicely fills an undeveloped area--this is a first chapter book featuring African-American girls, and race is presented as an attribute of the characters rather than as an issue.<br>Kirkus Reviews<br><br>English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship.<br>Publishers Weekly

In her first chapter book, English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship. -- Publishers Weekly <br><br> Accesible writing, authentic characters, an easy-to-identify-with plot and Freeman's appealing black-and-white illustrations come together smoothly in this straightforward friendship tale. -- Kirkus Reviews

Author Information

Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winner and the author of It All Comes Down to This, a Kirkus Prize Finalist, as well as the Nikki and Deja and The Carver Chronicles series. Her novels have been praised for their accessible writing, authentic characters, and satisfying storylines. She is a former elementary school teacher and lives in Los Angeles, California. Laura Freeman has illustrated several books for young readers, including the Nikki and Deja and Carver Chronicles series, and Natalie's Hair Was Wild, which she also wrote. Laura grew up in New York City, and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two children. www.lfreemanart.com Instagram: @laurafreemanart Twitter: @LauraFreemanArt.

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