New Kid: Chapters 1-3

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. metaphor
    a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
    I mean, I'm not really falling. That's called a metaphor. I learned about them in English.
  2. diversity
    noticeable variety
    Yeah, it's nice...but it still doesn't seem to have much, you know...diversity, Ellice.
  3. crew
    the sport of rowing
    They offer five languages, AP classes, the Harkness method, crew...
  4. ritual
    any customary observance or practice
    The handshake is one of the most important rituals on earth.
  5. zombie
    a dead body brought back to life by a supernatural force
    The annual first-day-of-school zombie apocalypse.
  6. apocalypse
    a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the powers of evil
    The annual first-day-of-school zombie apocalypse.
  7. salmon
    a pale pinkish orange color
    You guys sure wear a lot of pink....By the way, it's salmon, not pink.
  8. sidekick
    a close associate or assistant in an activity
    UH-OH...Deandre and his sidekicks, Winston and Eric. They're sophomores. Real jerks, too!
  9. misfit
    someone unable to adapt to circumstances or blend in
    Sorry to break up "The Island of Misfit Boys..." but this table is for sophomores!
  10. hierarchy
    a series of ordered groupings within a system
    The Dude Pyramid
    A Guide to Cafeteria Hierarchy
  11. drafty
    not airtight; exposed to currents of air
    We get to sit in front of the drafty doorway next to the trash cans.
  12. graphic novel
    a work of fiction in comic-strip form published as a book
    Umm...so anyway, Jordan, are you into graphic novels? Like Amulet?
  13. drama
    an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional
    By the way, sorry about this morning....Guess I'm not a morning person. Plus some family drama.
  14. overwhelming
    very intense
    It's a bit overwhelming.
  15. impression
    a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
    So what's your overall impression of the school? Do you think you'll like it?
Created on Thu Feb 07 16:47:01 EST 2019 (updated Thu Jul 10 18:52:29 EDT 2025)

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