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By Michael Berry
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New kids conquer fears on funny, insightful Paris trip.
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What's the Story?
As SCHOOL TRIP opens, Jordan and his friends from Riverdale embark on trips across the country and over to Europe. Jordan, Drew, and Liam find themselves stuck with Andy, who never lets a thought go unfiltered. As the trip goes on, the boys try new foods and learn to navigate unfamiliar streets in search of renowned landmarks. They also have frank discussions about their friendships. By the time the trip is over, what will they have learned about themselves?
Is It Any Good?
Class trips are often filled with drama, and this action-packed adventure captures the excitement of foreign travel. Cartoonist Jerry Craft becomes more adventurous with each new volume, delineating the characters with expressive art and on-the-money dialogue. He imparts important lessons about inclusion and learning to get along with others, but with enough character-driven humor to liven things up. School Trip is a fun and insightful installment for this popular and acclaimed series.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how School Trip depicts the hightlights of a European vacation. How might the teachers and kids have chosen their itineraries? To enjoy their class trip, the Riverdale students must act with compassion, curiosity, and teamwork.
Do kids on vacation act differently than those at home? What kinds of skills are useful in advance of a big trip abroad?
How can you tell when someone is "just joking"? What are some good ways to stop unwanted comments?
Book Details
- Author: Jerry Craft
- Illustrator: Jerry Craft
- Genre: Graphic Novel
- Topics: Friendship , Great Boy Role Models , Great Girl Role Models , History , Middle School
- Character Strengths: Communication , Curiosity , Teamwork
- Book type: Non-Fiction
- Publisher: Quill Tree Books
- Publication date: April 4, 2023
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 9 - 12
- Number of pages: 250
- Available on: Hardback, iBooks, Kindle
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: April 16, 2023
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