Irrepressible, twelve-year-old Alex is convinced that he will be a star and impress his schoolmates when, as the winner of a cat food essay conte

Junie, an outspoken, sometimes exasperating, first grader is thrilled when she is told she can help out in the school cafeteria.

Skinnybones: Alex's active sense of humor helps him get along with the school braggart, make the most of his athletic talents, and simply get by

When their disciplinary meetings with the principal are postponed, three students skip school with humorous results.

Junie B. writes about her own experiences in school, and uses her examples to dispense advice about taking the school bus, doing homework, stayin

Junie B. thinks first grade is a flop when her kindergarten friend Lucille prefers the company of twins Camille and Chenille and Junie B. needs g

Junie, an outspoken, sometimes exasperating, first grader is thrilled when she is told she can help out in the school cafeteria.

Average, unpopular Rosie runs for class president against two of the most popular kids in the fourth grade.

In her own words, a young girl describes her feelings about starting kindergarten and what she does when she decides not to ride the bus home.

When her father will not let her stay up late to do her homework, first grader Junie B. copies a classmate's paper.