After overcoming a number of obstacles, especially in the subject of geography, Olivia is on her way to Hollywood to appear on Jeopardy! and, she hopes, to reunite with her father who left the family two years ago.
Mr. Andrews, the vice principal, is at a table checking IDs. My stomach is in so many knots I can't stand it. My hand trembles as I pull out my ID. Dare lays her warm hand on mine for a second, which is enough to still it.
Fans of James Patterson's Middle School series will root for David as he goes from feeling as insignificant as a hamster to becoming an Internet superstar.
Aspiring to win a cash prize that will help his family avoid eviction after his father passes away, seventh-grader Benjamin Epstein uses his flair for clever slogans to participate in a contest being run by a bathroom tissue company.
“ Thanks for listening . ” Abby beamed . " You want to walk back now ? " Conrad asked . Abby wished she could stay on that bench with him forever , but it was dark and getting chillier . “ Okay . ” When they stood , something made Abby ...
... since you don't have other dance experience.” I didn't tell Miss Delilah how Georgia and I used to dance like no one was watching. (Until we discovered the creepy neighbor boy, Jacob Andrews, was actually watching. He.
"A unique and compelling novel from a master storyteller." —School Library Journal, starred review The critically acclaimed author of Lily and Dunkin delivers another heartfelt story that will remind readers you never know who needs a ...
With a sad social life and no real accomplishments to brag about, Vanessa Rothrock wishes her mother would focus more time on her than her presidential campaign, but when Vanessa receives threatening notes about her mother at her school, a ...
An outstanding successor to the Newbery Honor Book One Crazy Summer, P.S. Be Eleven stands on its own as a moving, funny story of three sisters growing up amid the radical change of the 1960s, beautifully written by the inimitable Rita ...
From Crystal Allen comes this touching and funny story of one girl's path to figuring out where she came from, and the unlimited possibilities of who she can become.
Max the magpie is smitten with Regina the crow. He tries everything to impress her. Young readers will delight in seeing how these two birds navigate the pitfalls of courtship in order to find their happy ending.