The Library of Congress has cataloged the print edition as follows:ĭog days / by Karen English illustrations by Laura Freeman.

The illustrations were executed digitally. For information about permission to reproduce selections from this book, write to Permissions, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 215 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10003.Ĭlarion Books is an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. For more information visit copyright © 2013 by Laura FreemanĪll rights reserved. She grew up in New York City and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two young sons.

Laura Freeman has illustrated many books for children. Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winning author and retired elementary school teacher. 'Chapter book readers have few options if they want to read about urban boys of color here's hoping for more about Gavin and his friends.' - Horn Book Magazine 'Black-and-white spot illustrations break up the text and make this an accessible book for emerging chapter-book readers.' - Booklist Freeman's upbeat spot illustrations and English's accessible storytelling target the book to emerging independent readers.' - Publishers Weekly 'English returns to Carver Elementary, the setting of her Nikka and Deja books, in this strong kickoff to her Carver Chronicles series. Freeman's upbeat spot illustrations and English's accessible storytelling target the book to emerging independent readers.' (Publishers Weekly)

Will he be able to avoid getting pounded at the skate park? And how is he ever going to prove he's cool with a yappy little Pomeranian wearing a pink bow at his side? To make matters worse, Gavin seems to have attracted the attention of the school bully. Gavin had lots of friends at his old school, but the kids at Carver Elementary don't even know that he's pretty good at skateboarding, or how awesome he is at soccer.Īnd when his classmate Richard comes over and the boys end up in trouble, not only does Gavin risk losing his one new friend, he has to take care of his great-aunt Myrtle's horrible little dog as punishment. About the Book From the creators of the acclaimed Nikki and Deja stories, the first book in a charming and funny new series featuring the boys of Carver Elementary, a lost dog, a thieving bully, an annoying big sister, and skateboarding.

Dog Days by Karen English