Julie Bowe

There's a new girl in town! After Ida May's last best friend moved away, she swore she'd never have another. But then she met fun, sparkly Stacey Merriweather, and now she and Ida are like two peas in a pod. When the friends discover a magical mermaid night-light that seems to grant wishes, they start a secret club-just the two of them. Ida uses the mermaid to make something bad happen to Jenna, the mean girl in class. Then Stacey uses the mermaid...

When Victoria's middle school band instructor asks for a volunteer to play the flute, both Victoria and her best friend Bea want to do it. As they prepare to audition in front of the other band members, Victoria hopes to keep the competition friendly, but with only one piccolo spot open, that could be difficult.

Middleton Middle School is holding class elections and the sixth-grade's choice for president includes Henry, who's only running on a dare, and Annelise, who's only interested in being bossy. Victoria Torres can't help but think that a class president should try to improve the school and get people to work together, so she decides to throw her unfortunately average hat in the ring. But when the campaign turns dirty, Victoria can't help but wonder...

When the school math team loses one of its members before the conference title match, Victoria Torres, whose sister happens to be the team captain, is recruited to fill in the open spot. With her sister making her cram for the competition day and night, Victoria finds herself wanting to win badly but also losing patience with her sister's constant nagging.

It's summer time and that means softball season! Victoria Torres is joining up with some of her friends to play co-ed softball on a city-league team coached by none other than her dad. As an experienced pitcher, Vicka thinks this is her chance to shine on the mound. But her Dad has different plans. He wants her and her strong arm in centerfield, but Victoria hates being stuck in the outfield! How will she deal with this curveball? A glossary, discussion...

Almost-ten-year-old Ida May finally has a new best friend at school, but after bossy Jenna Drews starts an increasingly dangerous game of Truth or Dare, Ida is not quite sure who her friends really are.