New Leveled Books for Young Readers - Townsend Press

Getting to Know the King School Kids
Let me introduce you to my wonderful
students, the King School Kids.
Derek lives with Grandma and Grandpa while Mom is away in the
army. Derek enjoys spending time with Grandpa—walking through the
neighborhood, going to the library, sitting side by side reading.
Though he has a mischievous side, Derek tries hard to be a good person and
do the right thing—whether it is to return money he found or to confess that
he “borrowed” and lost Grandpa’s favorite stapler.
Although Derek feels shy sometimes, he thrives on the hustle and bustle of
family reunions, Halloween, and street fairs. And at school, he loves to make
Mrs. Hall and the other King School Kids laugh.
Jasmin is a ladylike girl who loves wearing skirts
and shirts with rainbows. But she also has an exuberant spirit and enjoys
romping in the snow, racing along on her bike, and going on rides at the
amusement park.
Since Jasmin’s parents are no longer together, Jasmin spends part of the
week with Mommy at Grandma’s and part of the week with Daddy. Jasmin
is generally content with her two homes, but she wishes her parents were
still together. She feels great when they come together to celebrate
her birthday.
Jasmin has fun joking around with Mommy. And she has a special
relationship with Spanish-speaking Grandma, who treats Jasmin
to fascinating tales of what it was like when she was growing up.
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