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Nikki and Deja: Substitute Trouble (Nikki & Deja) Paperback – Illustrated, July 8, 2014

by Karen English (Author), Laura Freeman (Illustrator)
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What will Nikki and Deja do when their beloved teacher is out and a clueless substitute takes her place?

Deja is dismayed to learn that her teacher has had an accident and a substitute will be taking her place. Under the new sub's care, nothing is the same in Room Ten.

A few of the class troublemakers plot to take advantage of the situation, and soon other students join in. Should Nikki and Deja go along with the rest of the kids in tormenting him? Should they help him out by tattling on their classmates? Or is there another way to handle the situation?

Here is another charming entry in a chapter book series praised for its accessibility, authenticity, and humor.

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  1. Reading age
    6 - 9 years
  2. Book 6 of 6
    Nikki and Deja
  3. Print length
    112 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 4
  6. Dimensions
    5.12 x 0.31 x 7.62 inches
  7. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  8. Publication date
    July 8, 2014
  9. ISBN-10
    0544223888
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0544223882
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"English sympathetically captures Deja and Nikki's uneasiness when their school days go off-kilter, and no solution is in sight. . . . Another slice of elementary-school life in the Nikki and Deja chapter-book series, one of the few to feature African American characters."
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About the Author

Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winner and the author of It All Comes Down to This, a Kirkus Prize Finalist, as well as the Nikki and Deja and The Carver Chronicles series. Her novels have been praised for their accessible writing, authentic characters, and satisfying storylines. She is a former elementary school teacher and lives in Los Angeles, California.



Laura Freeman has illustrated several books for young readers, including the Nikki and Deja and Carver Chronicles series, and Natalie's Hair Was Wild, which she also wrote. Laura grew up in New York City, and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two children. www.lfreemanart.com Instagram: @laurafreemanart Twitter: @LauraFreemanArt.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Reprint edition (July 8, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0544223888
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0544223882
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.31 x 7.62 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 95 ratings

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    Laura Freeman is a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honoree. Her work on “Hidden Figures” written by Margot Lee Shetterly, was recognized with an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children, reached the New York Times Best Seller list and was listed as one of “Ten Books All Georgians Should Read”. Her art has been honored at the Society of Illustrators in NYC and in the Annuals for Communication Arts and American Illustration.

    She has illustrated over thirty children’s books. In addition to illustrating books, Laura's art can be found on a wide range of products, from dishes and textiles to greeting cards. And her editorial images are frequently seen in the NY Times and other periodicals.

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nekitta cannon
5.0 out of 5 stars ... We can not wait til the teacher returns lol Great book and Author
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2018
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Currently reading now with daughter We can not wait til the teacher returns lol Great book and Author
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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dd is a strong reader, rising 5th grader. loves them and reads them without me pushing.
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Best one yet
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Joseph Dewey
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book about dealing with change
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2013
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This is such a great book! It's about what happens when you have an awesome teacher, and then for a while you no longer have an awesome teacher. I think this is something that every person in the world can relate to. I certainly did.

Specifically, Nikki and Deja are elementary school kids. They have an awesome teacher, Ms. Shelby-Ortiz, who just broke her leg and has to be gone from school for a few weeks. During those weeks, they have two bad substitute teachers. The first one doesn't know how to control the class, and so the class is too disruptive for everyone. The second one is just like a drill sergeant, and so everyone behaves but it's no fun. Ms. Shelby-Ortiz was like the third bear's porridge, friendly but firm, and so she is just right.

Best friends Nikki and Deja are really stressed out about the disorder in the classroom, especially Deja, who really likes for her environment to be orderly. Most of this book is about Nikki and Deja trying to figure out how they can survive a disorderly class, and what they can do to help without being labeled as "goody-goods."

The illustrations are great. They complemented the book well and made me curious about what was happening next. There are about ten full-page illustrations throughout the book, and a few 1/3rd page illustrations. At the beginning of each chapter, there is a little tiny chapter picture above the chapter number that gives a hint about what the chapter is about. I really liked that part for some reason.

I'd recommend this book to everyone, adults and kids alike. Also, this book has a lot more application than just substitute teachers. I don't think there are any books written about how to deal with your life if you have a horrible elementary school teacher for a year. In my childhood, I had four great elementary teachers, and two crummy ones, and this book would have helped me a lot with that, even though it's specifically about a substitute teacher and not about a bad full-year teacher. If you're a parent, I'd recommend that you get this book for your child and also that you read it yourself. This would be a great book to use as a catalyst for discussing difficult topics with your child, especially if your child is having a hard time with a new teacher or a substitute or any other kind of change. It'll only take an adult about an hour to read, so it's definitely worth your time investment.

I think this book also has more application than just school. There have been a lot of times in my life where I have gotten comfortable with a good friend, or something that I do every day that seems perfect, and then my life changes, and I have to deal with it. This book discusses in a basic way without becoming oversimplified how to deal with those difficult emotions and difficult changes.

This is the fifth book in the series of Nikki and Deja, but it's an excellent starting point.

Pros:
+Excellent writing
+Excellent illustrations
+Nikki and Deja are very interesting protagonists. This book centers on Deja.
+Very fun read
+Excellent character development of all of the teachers, Deja's aunt, and all of the kids in school
+Talks about difficult concepts and difficult feelings, and doesn't oversimplify them
+Gives a great model for being a great teacher, and points out common mistakes to implementing that model. This is especially impressive, since Ms. Shelby-Ortiz is the model teacher and is out of the classroom for almost the entire book.

Cons:
-There are only five books so far in this series. I wish there were more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a good lesson for kids
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2013
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The Nikki and Deja series is always enjoyable. I read Substitute Trouble with my niece. It was a very good topic most kids can relate to, since they encounter substitute teachers at some time during the school year. The book teaches kids how to make smart decisions in awkward situations. I recommend this book for all kids in this age group.
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kiwanissandy
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice addition to the Nikki & Deja series
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2013
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I like this series of books; you rarely get to see African American kids as the lead. This book is in the series with  Nikki and Deja . There are several more books and it's basically following the lives of 2 African American girls who are 10 yrs old or so. The books cover doing each other hair, talking, gossiping, really just things little girls do. Deja tried to help the substitute by slipping him a note so he knows the kids aren't following the rules but in the process gets in trouble for putting a kick me sign on the teachers' back. Well she didn't but appearances are everthing. Then the next day a new substitute comes in and he's super mean, Mr. Blaggart rules and whips the class back into shape. It's a good book and an overall nice series.
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Melissa B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2013
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My child and I loved reading this book. It has great characters and kept her interest through out the entire book. I would recommend this book to other parents looking for a book their child will enjoy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nikki and Deja: Substitute Trouble
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2013
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My 9 (almost 10) year old read the previous Nikki and Deja book and absolutely loved it. She was very excited when I handed this book to her to read. She read it in a few days and just LOVED it too! She finds herself immersed in the activities and loves to tell me about the story (I won't lest it ruins it for you) but it is a very good story! If I can find good, age-appropriate books for my kids to read, and they obviously enjoy the books, then they are automatically a 5 star book imho.
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