Shawn Pryor
Alexandra Pulga Illustrator
Aug 1, 2025
Hardcover Reinforced Library Binding
Ages 7 to 8, Grades 2 to 2
Juvenile Fiction / Sports & Recreation / Martial Arts / Social Themes / Friendship / Readers / Hi-Lo
Feeling jealous of the attention that a new student is receiving, Ezra dangerously challenges the new boy to a skill that is beyond his ability.
When a new kid named Julian joins the dojang, Ezra's friends are focused on making the new student feels welcome. They miss Ezra's latest accomplishment: breaking three boards. Feeling jealous, Ezra thoughtlessly dares Julian to try a skill that is beyond Julian's ability. Will Julian's first class at the dojang be his last?
