"This is the story of two totally different girls - quiet, shy, artistic Emmie; popular, outgoing, athletic Katie - and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. . . . All the crushes, humiliations, boredom, and drama of middle school are compressed into one surprising day." --publisher's website.

"Olive is sure she'll have the best time at summer camp with her friend Willow - how could she not enjoy two weeks of cabins, crafts, and campfires? But while Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knows--Olive! It's s'more than Olive can handle! The stress of being Willow's living security blanket begins to wear on Olive and before long the girls aren't just fighting:...

"Rosie Vo is at odds with her dad. He pushes his racquetball hobby on to her to the point that she dreads ever spending time with him. Thankfully, new kid Blair moves to town and becomes fast friends with Rosie. She's cool, a great listener, and even better, the best distraction from the tension Rosie feels at home. Rosie’s convinced Blair is the answer to all her dad-problems. If only Blair could be the racquetball genius Rosie's dad has always...

"Nat's class trip is a bigger adventure than she imagined! Nat is on an overnight class trip to Philadelphia, which is her first time in a big city without her parents. And it's a big deal because Nat's mom and dad are finally giving her the independence she's been longing for. But the trip is off to a bad start--with one disaster after another--and if things keep up, Nat's on track to lose her newfound freedom for good! Can she turn things around...

"This collection includes the entertaining escapades of best friends Kevin and Miles, whose curiosity and sense of mischief will resonate with today's kids while reminding adults of their own childhood misadventures. Join the pair as they navigate school crushes, squabble with siblings, stage snowball fights, and make a whole series of questionable decisions" --back cover

"A trip to Coney Island to pick up trash goes sideways when Effie and Garance learn that there is a missing…mermaid?! Every time Effie thinks she finally has this magic life down, something new pops up! But this time, with the help of Garance, some talkative seagulls, and a rather helpful turtle, Effie is going to save the day and find this mermaid!" --publisher's website

"Hani and Huda are trying their best to be good Muslims, but they make loads of mistakes along the way. Sometimes they fail tests, use mom’s makeup, get in fights with their friends, and more. Thankfully, they have loving parents and helpful friends who help them turn things around and become the best Muslims they can be" --Cover page [4].

"Morgan, Zoey, and Daniel discover that the popularity AI they've coded is being used to wreak mischief and destroy friendships in their school. It's up to them to fix the glitch! When the coding club finds that their app has a malicious user, Morgan, Zoey, and Daniel code an update to contend with a mischievous AI llama that’s guiding a not-so-popular kid named Marcus to cause chaos in the school. Annoying little siblings, chaotic pranks, and...

"When you’re named after a 250-year-old tortoise, you grow up believing life is full of possibilities and wonder. But ever since Addie’s family got turned upside down, those things have been harder for her to see. The last thing Addie wants to do is make a new friend, but when her dad’s summer job takes them across the country, she meets Mateo and finds herself caught up in an exciting project. With the help of a virtual reality headset, she’s...

"Join Miri on her quest to help a rescued baby emu find its feet in the world, and as she connects to her community in joyful and unexpected ways....[This is a] story about friendship, taking down barriers and creating community, finding your own path in the world and inspiring others along the way." --publisher's website