Kirby Larson

Will summer break be a drag or a blast for meticulous Shermy when rambunctious Shake moves in next door? From Newbery Honor recipient Kirby Larson comes a bighearted chapter book about two boys’ friendship.When a new kid comes to stay with his grandmother at the house next door, Shermy’s plans for a quiet, relaxing summer are completely upended. That’s because...

Shermy and Shake, the Not-So-New Kid is a heartwarming story by Newbery Honoree Kirby Larson that continues with warmth and humour, featuring the adventures of Shermy and his pal Shake. Shermy is thrilled to find out that the new kid in school is none other than his friend Shake. However, he soon worries that the other kids might like Shake...