
J.d. and the Great Barber Battle
Paperback – Illustrated, February 23, 2021
Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · February 23, 2021
Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book series J.D. has a big problem--it's the night before the start of third grade and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut.
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- Who it’s for
- A funny, lively chapter-book read pairs schoolyard teasing with an unexpected knack for barbering.
- Themes
- Starting a small business, Peer teasing, Friendly competition
- Genres
- Chapter Books, US: African American Stories, Jobs & Careers
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Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book series J.D. has a big problem--it's the night before the start of third grade and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut.
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When the steady stream of insults from the entire student body of Douglass Elementary becomes too much for J.D., he takes matters into his own hands and discovers that, unlike his mom, he's a genius with the clippers. His work makes him the talk of the town and brings him enough hair business to open a barbershop from his bedroom. But when Henry Jr., the owner of the only official local barbershop, realizes he's losing clients to J.D., he tries to shut him down for good. How do you find out who's the best barber in all of Meridian, Mississippi? With a GREAT BARBER BATTLE! From the hilarious and creative mind of J. Dillard, an entrepreneur, public speaker, and personal barber, comes a new chapter book series with characters that are easy to fall for and nearly impossible to forget. Akeem S. Roberts' lively illustrations make this series a must-buy for reluctant readers. 2021 New York Public Library Best Books 2021 Chicago Public Library Best Books 2021 School Library Journal Best Books 2022-2023 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List 2022 NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor
Clippers and Comebacks
A funny, lively chapter-book read pairs schoolyard teasing with an unexpected knack for barbering.
Come here for
- A kid turning a rough haircut into a clever business
- Illustrations alongside the comic storytelling
Expect
- A brisk, accessible chapter-book feel
- A barber battle that gives the teasing story comic momentum
Where it sits
| Chapter Books | 70% |
|---|---|
| US: African American Stories | 39% |
| Jobs & Careers | 33% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Jobs & Careers
- US: African American Stories
- Chapter Books
- Authors
- J. Dillard
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- February 23, 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Starting a small business · Peer teasing · Friendly competition
- Reading lane
- Jobs & Careers