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Description
Mr. Perkins has a big surprise for the annual block party. When the truck carrying it there breaks down, twins Jada and Jamal and their best friends Josh and Carlita propose a different form of transportation.
Quick Summary
"Block Party Surprise" is the kind of early reader that makes you root for the kids from page one. When Mr. Perkins' big surprise for the neighborhood block party gets stuck on a broken-down truck, it's up to twins Jada and Jamal plus their friends Josh and Carlita to save the day with some creative problem-solving. The story has that satisfying mix of adventure and heart kids working together, using their wits, and learning that sometimes the best solutions come from thinking outside the box. It's perfect for kids who love stories about friendship and community, and the short chapters make it really approachable for newer readers building confidence. If your young reader has enjoyed books like "Flat Stanley" or other stories where kids tackle unexpected challenges, this one will feel right up their alley. Parents will appreciate that it models teamwork and ingenuity without feeling preachy just a fun, fast-paced story with characters kids can actually root for.