The New Kid

Theme: friendship, bullying, kindness, best friends, facing fears, magical thinking. Paige and Coco are curious about the new boy in school. His name is Orion Wells, and Paige can't put her finger on it, but there's something different about him. Orion's presence seems to change their whole school. Is the new kid from another planet, or is his kindness just out of this world? This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science fiction, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text. Red Rhino Books® maintain consistency in design and readability throughout each novel, making reading enjoyable and achievable.