Pizza Party

A new title in a chapter book series featuring African American and Latino boys that's full of kid-friendly charm and universal appeal. Third-grader Richard and his friends are just four days away from setting a record for excellent behavior and earning a classroom pizza party when disaster strikes—their beloved teacher is out sick, and the strictest, meanest substitute has taken her place! Will their dreams of pizza be dashed when the sub suspects that some of them have been cheating? This gently humorous installment in a chapter-book series about a diverse group of elementary schoolers by Coretta Scott King honoree Karen English offers spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action. Can Richard and his friends prove their innocence and save their pizza party before it’s too late? Early Reader Chapter Book: Perfect for newly independent readers, this story is packed with short chapters, relatable classroom moments, and plenty of laughs. A Mean Substitute Teacher: Their teacher is out sick, and Mr. Blaggart—a former drill sergeant!—is in charge. He has a long list of rules and thinks the kids are cheating. Diverse Characters: Join Richard and the diverse kids of Room Ten, a crew of friends who have to work together to save their party. Relatable School Drama: From trying to behave for a sub to losing your homework, this story captures the everyday ups and downs of third grade.