Nikki and Deja: Nikki and Deja, Book One: 1 - Softcover

English, Karen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0547133626 ISBN 13: 9780547133621

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2009

Synopsis

In this story about two best friends, the award-winning author of "Hot Day on Abbot Avenue" delivers an easy-to-read chapter book that captures all the joys and complexities of elementary school life--particularly friendships and cliques. Illustrations.

About this title

Review:

"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

About the Author:

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 Twitter: @LauraFreemanArt.

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0547133626
• ISBN 13: 9780547133621
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80
• Illustrator: Freeman Laura