New Kid: Chapters 4-8

by Jerry Craft
In this graphic novel, an African-American seventh grader struggles to fit in at his new private school.
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  1. chameleon
    a changeable or inconstant person
    Fitting in on the ride to school is hard work!
    I have to be like a chameleon.
  2. financial
    involving fiscal matters
    Just remember that there is an extra fee for these trips...For those of you on FINANCIAL AID...
    The word financial is all about money. Students who receive financial aid get help paying the tuition at their schools.
  3. daunting
    discouraging through fear
    Yes, that can be a little daunting. How are you fitting in?
  4. squash
    a game where players strike a ball with long-handled rackets
    I'd rather play Alexander Hamilton in The George Washington Musical...or at least play cello in the orchestra. But I do kinda like squash. Do you?
  5. varsity
    a team representing a high school, college, or university
    Now, the varsity games are amazing!
    In high school, the varsity team is the highest level, with the best players.
  6. acrobatic
    involving athletic feats that require balance and agility
    Players soar high into the air to make acrobatic kicks!
  7. facility
    a building or place that provides a particular service
    The Lieber Sports Facility. (One of our THREE gyms!!!)
  8. sportsmanship
    fairness and courtesy in following the rules of a game
    Okay, Tadpoles, on three — One...Two...Three — SPORTSMANSHIP!!!
  9. offensive
    causing anger or annoyance
    Is that racist? I'm sorry if anyone found that offensive.
  10. optional
    possible but not necessary; left to personal choice
    It was nice being on a school team. Who knows — maybe I'll even go out for a spring sport (even though they're optional).
  11. aggressive
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
    We're not aggressive.
  12. escalate
    increase in extent or intensity
    Man! That sure escalated quickly!
  13. protagonist
    the principal character in a work of fiction
    You're really going to identify with DaQuell, the protagonist.
  14. mainstream
    adhering to what is commonly accepted
    Mainstream book covers:
    Cool, colorful illustrations full of magic and hope!
  15. notorious
    known widely and usually unfavorably
    After moving to his third city in three years, DaQuell "Scooter" Jackson must decide if he will pursue his dream of being in the NBA or join a notorious gang.
Created on Wed Jun 18 17:50:08 EDT 2025 (updated Wed Jun 18 18:42:50 EDT 2025)

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