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Kevin Keeps Up
by Ann Whitehead Nagda

Trade Binding | 96 pages | 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 | US$ 15.95
ISBN: 9780823426577 | 09-01-2012

Also available as an ebook.

Grade: FOURTH | Age: 7 to 10

Themes: School, Disabilities & Illness, Determination
Recommendations: A, C, K


About the Book

For Kevin school is definitely a trial. Staying in his seat, paying attention, and not getting distracted are hard for him. Fortunately, Kevin's teacher Mrs. Steele understands him. However, when Mrs. Steele goes on an extended trip to Africa, she is replaced by the worst substitute in the world—Beezer the Buzzard. Kevin knows he'll be stuck inside for every recess and have his desk moved to the front of the class. But with some e-mail assistance from Mrs. Steele and a sympathetic PE teacher on his side, Kevin finds a way to get control of his dismal situation—and even make some impressive and ego-boosting contributions to an important class project.

This is a poignant and lively chapter book about a boy struggling with attention challenges.

Ann Whitehead Nagda is the author of nonfiction for children and several chapter books, including Dear Whiskers, a Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List title. She lives in Colorado. Click here for a Q&A with the author!

THE REVIEWS ARE IN

"With a winning protagonist and en enjoyable cast of characters, Kevin's story makes for a fresh and entertaining chapter book likely to please transitioning readers and give children with ADHD a character to whom they can easily relate."—Kirkus Reviews