New Kid and Class Act: The Box Set

Jerry Craft's New Kid and Class Act are #1 New York Times bestsellers. New Kid is about Jordan Banks, who loves drawing cartoons but is enrolled in Riverdale Academy Day School, where he struggles to fit in. Class Act is about Drew Ellis, who works ten times as hard as his privileged RAD classmates but is not afforded the same opportunities. The box set is an excellent gift for fans of graphic novels.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

From the critically acclaimed author-illustrator duo of Jerry Craft comes a special box set that includes the Newbery Medal-winning New Kid and its companion, the #1 New York Times bestseller Class Act. Both novels have received widespread acclaim and have been celebrated for their powerful storytelling and relatable characters.

In New Kid, seventh-grader Jordan Banks dreams of attending an art school, but his parents enroll him in the prestigious Riverdale Academy Day School, where he feels like an outsider among the predominantly white students. As he struggles to navigate his new school culture and maintain his connections with his neighborhood friends, Jordan must confront his identity and find his place in the world.

In Class Act, newly minted eighth-grader Drew Ellis faces a different set of challenges. Drew comes from a working-class family and knows that he must work ten times harder than his privileged classmates to achieve success. He is determined to succeed, but he also struggles with feelings of isolation and frustration. Drew's friendship with Jordan and Liam, two privileged students, adds complexity to his situation, as he tries to balance his desire for acceptance with his loyalty to his friends.

This box set of two bestselling graphic novels is an excellent gift for readers of all ages. The novels are filled with vivid illustrations that bring the characters to life and capture the essence of their experiences. The stories are relatable and thought-provoking, making them perfect for classroom use or personal reading.

Whether you are a fan of graphic novels or looking for a meaningful and engaging story, this box set is sure to impress. Jerry Craft's writing and illustrations have earned him a loyal following, and these two novels are a testament to his talent and creativity. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the magic of New Kid and Class Act in this special box set.

Weight: 1166g
Dimension: 157 x 237 x 250 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063117570