Third-grader Gavin and his friends aren’t sure what to make of the new boy in their class, Khufu. He sure doesn’t look or act like the other kids . . . and they suspect that he stole Gavin’s bike! Meanwhile, Gavin’s great-aunt Myrtle is coming to stay with his family again, and Gavin is sure she’ll be teaming up with his big sister to boss him around the whole time.

Offering spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action, this gently humorous story about a diverse group of elementary-schoolers shows that even someone who seems strange can turn out to be a good friend, if you give them a chance.

Will Gavin solve the mystery, get his bike back, and figure out the truth about Khufu?

• New Kid at School: Khufu says he’s a genius from Sweden, but Gavin and his friends just think he’s weird—and maybe a bike thief.
• Stolen Bike Mystery: When Gavin’s brand-new BMX bike disappears from the school rack, he’s determined to find out who took it.
• Relatable School Story: Navigating friendships, annoying older sisters, and quirky relatives like Great-Aunt Myrtle makes for a truly humorous adventure.
• Making New Friends: A heartwarming lesson about not jumping to conclusions and discovering that the best friends can be the most unexpected ones.