This had some shining moments and fabulous characters, but overall I wanted more in terms of plot. This felt like a bunch of puns, jokes, facts about France, and deep discussions strung together with a vague plot of being in a different country.

Readers who enjoyed the first two books in the series because of the discussions about equity and the experience of people of color will love this one! It felt like this book relied more heavily on those themes to drive the narrative.

Our friends from New Kid and Class Act are back and this time they're going to Europe! They'll have an immersive experience, explore museums, and explore issues that the books are known for exploring. The trip is all set and everyone is excited until there is a bizarre (and somewhat unbelievable) swap of the faculty chaperones. This messes up some of the trip's plans, but it opens up some discussions on wealth, race, and friendship.

The first half the book takes a while to build the set-up and feels somewhat forced to fit the eventual plot, but once the group gets to Europe, the story flows and the friends have good conversations with the class bully about what is funny, what is not, and how to be a good friend.

Overall, readers will be happy to see these friends one more time, but only if they can get past the unbelievable swap and lead up to the trip.

Another great book in the series! Will definitely be adding this to my elementary school library. The students are really looking forward to it too!

I didnt find it as compelling as the first novel but it is a good read and students will like it. I will purchase.

Inside this entertaining story of middle school travel is a world of relatable characters from various backgrounds experiencing the world in unique but universal ways. Whether you have read the first two in the series or this is your first, the dialogue and illustrations make the story clear and easy to follow. Middle grade students will definitely be into this book.

A great third book in this series by Jerry Craft. These books all do a great job of being both extremely entertaining and also enlightening about the experiences of being a young POC in the US. I'll definitely be purchasing a copy of this for my classroom. Looking forward to any and all future work by Jerry Craft.

I was so excited to get this book and then when I found the audiobook I was even more excited [as I had loved the audio for the first two]. Unfortunately, the audio absolutely did NOT work for me this time around and about halfway through, I stopped using it and just read read the book and WHOOSH what a difference that made for me and took this from a book I was not enjoying [surprisingly, since I really loved the first two] to one I absolutely loved [which made me breath a sigh of relief - I could not see how I could love the first two and not this one...]; I am so glad I chose to dump the audiobook.

Jordan and company are headed off to their assorted class trips [something I would have LOVED as a kid/teen] and due to some deeply troubling shenanigans, everything that was supposed to be is all messed up and they have to try and figure everything out before AND while on their trip. Jordan, Drew and Liam all get to go France together [along with other, and unfortunately, ANDY. I will never like that kid. Ugh] and it is interesting to see how little these kids knew about a foreign country and how much they adapted and loved it once they were there. Lessons are learned and people grow and become closer friends and it was such a good read. Jordan is a great kid, and I love his friendships and how they all work together to try and make their world a better place.
I highly recommend these books - they are AWESOME. Well done.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jerry Craft, and HarperCollins Children's Books/Quill Tree Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Jerry Craft continues to do his amazing work and I so happy to see other characters in the original, “New Kid” take more of a role at RAD; particularly more time for the girls to show some of the boys how wrong they are in different components in their lives.

As a librarian, it was great to see the adults (a librarian role included) admit and learn from their mistake; something that I wish more adults could find the capacity to do. I will admit, like others whom reviewed this book as well, there is a jumping around and some disconnect; but in the end, this is a great story. This book is also great to share with my tweens, who could not but it down.

***I received a free ARC of this e-book from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.***

Jordan, Drew, Liam, and Maury are all headed to France for a class trip. Of course this wouldn't be any fun if there weren't suprises along the way!

I have no idea how Jerry Craft does it, but every book is just so awesome! The way that Craft is able to weave in really important conversations about race and discrimination into a middle grade novel but it is so well written. I can't wait to put this in my middle library as I am sure that it will circulate often!

I cannot gush enough about this series. Since reading New Kid a few years ago, I have looked forward to each new addition to this series. I'm not sure if this is the last book in the series ( I hope not!) but it did feel like a bit of a conclusion. Each book in the series brings new characters, new problems, and new points of views. Craft doesn't gloss over so many tough issues, and I love that this book can spark important conversations that need to be had. Don't be a thumbs-downer and pick this up!

I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Jordan Banks, still a middle school kid, is back in the limelight. High school is looming in the very near future and he has to make a big decision about where he’s going to high school next year. Should he stay in his prestigious private school or attend a specialised arts school? Well that can wait because right now Jordan is off to Paris for a school trip. Perfect place for a budding artist to visit. Nice trip for middle school, we visited the local gem mine when I was in school. Field trip plans change drastically as student pranksters hack into the computer of the teacher in charge of of planning the trips. Students get to choose which trip to participate in… Alaska, Yellowstone, Paris and the teacher chaperones are matched with the trip best suited to their talents. But the hackers change the teacher chaperone assignment, substantially changing the trip experiences. This part seemed rather unrealistic to this reader as I think the assignments could have been altered after the computer intrusion.

Well anyway, off to Paris where Jordan ends up having to room with one of his worst nightmares, Andy, who is still pretty much a jerk, the schooL credit cards won’t work internationally, to name a few glitches.

Throughout this great book, there are black and white sections with subtle and humorous lessons on issues such as ‘shopping while black”, how the French view/judge Americans.
I particularly enjoyed the students experiencing well known places in Paris such as, Norte Dame, The Louvre, and Sacre Coeur. The story made me crave French cuisine as the students indulged.

In graphic novels you must take time to view the graphics as you read the text. In this book if you don’t pay close attention to both, you’ll miss a lot of humor Jerry Craft has subtly drawn into this story.

I highly recommend this third book book in the Jordan Banks series. The story is insightful, filled with humor and the characters are realistic you’d know if you’ve ever been around middle school kids. . The adults seem like folks we encounter every day, prone to mistakes, friendly and good hearted.

I don’t know if Jerry Craft will leave Jordan as a trilogy, but I’d sure like to follow this character as he enters high school

This is the third installment of the New Kid series by Jerry Craft and they just keep getting better, and better. In this one we follow the kids as they go on a class trip to Paris. Hijinks ensue! This was a fantastic read and I'm really sad that this is the last volume of this series. This is a trio of books that I think everyone should read.

As soon as I saw there would be a third book in the New Kid series there was no question that I would read it and it did not disappoint. New Kid and Class Act are two of my favorite books to recommend in my middle school library. I've already ordered School Trip to add to our collection. I love the diverse characters in these books. I work at a low-income middle school and it's great that my kids can see characters that look like themselves having new experiences, dreaming about their futures, and traveling the world.

I’ve had the privilege of reading the previous two graphic novels in this series. I got chuckle with the play on words that Jerry uses in the story. Many of these were common in my youth, how funny is the VCR bit?
The kids learned a lesson of racial discrimination concerning a sensor left on a shirt. Andy did not have to think twice about having the tag removed from the shirt, but not so much for Jordan. This graphic novel was jam packed with life lessons. Jerry Craft has a craft for teaching sometimes painful, yet important lessons through his writing. The eighth grade class embarked on a week-long trip to Paris, which was minor in comparison to the several life lessons.
“Hey Ruby! Is pink eye just for girls?”
Several of my observations were; Jordan’s vignettes brought a new twists to the story and are my favorite portions of the story. Also, the group of characters from Riverdale Academy Day School reminded of the 70s Saturday morning of The Adventure of The Fat Albert and The Cosby Kids.
Thank you Jerry Craft, Quill Tree Books, and NetGalley for the privilege of reading the graphic novel and I’ve written an honest review.

This is the third and last graphic novel in the New Kid series. The RAD crew is headed out to various places for their school trip. Jordan, Drew, Liam, Maury, and their friends head out to Paris. Due to a chaperone shuffle, things are a struggle, but the friends manage to have a good time anyways. Much is learned on the trip. I loved all the puns, especially at the end of the book.

Once again Jerry Craft packs so much in this graphic novel! A must have add to your graphic novels.!

I absolutely loved this book! I have never been a fan of graphic novels, but Jerry Craft has changed my mind. I loved the adventure in Paris, the growth the kids made, the whole thing. I actually wanted to pick this book up again. I will be ordering this for my classroom for sure!

My middle school students first introduced me to graphic novels through the author Jerry Craft. I have loved his New Kid series, and this book was no exception. This book is a great mix of middle school student antics/relatable situations with heartfelt messages about inclusion. At times the "moral" of the story seemed to smack you right in the face, but for a middle grade book that is exactly what you need. This book is sure to be a hit among middle grade readers, and will inspire young people to become awesome humans.

A strong continuation to the series that continues to explore a variety of important experiences through realistic viewpoints and supported with humor and heart! Already ordered for our middle school library and have students waiting anxiously to get their hands on it.

I am a school librarian, and this will be an automatic purchase for me. Messages matter, and Jerry Craft finds that perfect balance of genuine characters and "lessons." I loved how the characters owned their individuality and stood up for themselves. It's also a treat to hang out with these familiar characters again.

The art was fantastic, and I truly appreciated that Craft did not shy away from book banning. (I'm in Florida.) There are some heavy moments, but the conflicts were handled well.

I know I will need multiple copies of this book.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital arc.

I have not read the previous titles in this series, so perhaps that contributes to why this volume felt muddled to me. There was clearly some attempt to give the reader background knowledge from the series but it was perfunctory and I imagine serves as a reminder more than a primer for the uninitiated. Overall, I would describe the story to have a comic-strip style, rather than a more modern graphic novel style. I suppose many children must enjoy that but I found it jarring. I will still probably recommend this series to young readers, but for me it fell a bit flat even though I enjoy may middle grade graphic novels.