J.D. and the Great Barber Battle (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780593111543)

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. 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

Author: J. Dillard
ISBN-10: 0593111540
ISBN-13: 9780593111543
Publisher: Kokila
Language: English
Published: 02/23/2021
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 513864 / J.D. and the Great Barber Battle


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2021 pg. 91
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2021 pg. 109
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average