School Trip

Jerry Craft’s New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning graphic novel series continues with this vibrant, hilarious adventure that takes Jordan and the Riverdale Academy Day crew across the Atlantic to Paris.

For Jordan, an aspiring artist, the City of Lights promises museums, masterpieces, and creative inspiration around every corner. But when their faculty chaperones are suddenly replaced at the last minute, what should be an educational dream trip quickly becomes a comedy of mishaps and misadventures. Navigating foreign streets, unfamiliar food, and a new language proves almost as challenging as the social dynamics these friends face back home.

Craft’s signature full-color illustrations bring Paris to life with warmth and humor, while exploring themes that resonate deeply: friendship tested by new experiences, the courage to step outside your comfort zone, and that universal feeling of being the outsider—even when you’re traveling with friends. Will Jordan and his crew embrace the beauty of cultural differences, or will they all end up feeling like the “new kid” in a foreign land?

Perfect for middle-grade readers who loved New Kid and Class Act, this contemporary graphic novel blends laugh-out-loud moments with genuine heart. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Jordan’s story or discovering Jerry Craft’s acclaimed work for the first time, School Trip is a page-turner that celebrates growth, resilience, and the transformative power of stepping into the unfamiliar.

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