Tripping Over the Lunch Lady
Overview
School is great—lots of friends, fun sports, and interesting classes. But then there are the days that are horrible: arguing with your best friend, being laughed at in front of your class, meeting up with the school bully, failing a test you really studied for. We’ve all been there, including these authors. In this hilarious and diverse collection of short stories, ten well-known writers, including Avi, Angela Johnson, David Lubar, James Proimos, and Sarah Weeks, tell of those funny and memorable middle school moments. And after reading these comical tales, kids will soon see that they’re not alone.
Read MoreBeware Of Mad Dog!
Overview
Nat Boyd and Boyd Fink are best friends. They even share the same name, albeit in different places. But while Fink is clever and quick to come up with ways to keep the two boys out of trouble, Nat seems to be plagued with the worst luck ever. A boy named Mad Dog is after him, and that's never a good thing. So the time has come for the Boyds to turn Nat's luck around in wacky and wonderful ways.
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