Description:

Carter Avery’s Tricky Fourth-Grade Year by Rob Buyea is a novel about Carter Avery, a fourth grader who begins the school year facing challenges that make him question his confidence and abilities. As he navigates friendships, classroom struggles, and personal growth, Carter learns the importance of perseverance, kindness, and understanding himself and others.

Discussion Questions: 

• How does CJ struggle in school?
• Did you feel anything in common with CJ throughout the book?
• How does Ms. Kane support CJ?
• Have you ever become friends with someone you never thought you’d be friends with?