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Peter describes the highs and lows of life with his younger brother Fudge.

"Ally's greatest fear is that everyone will find out she is as dumb as they think she is because she still doesn't know how to read"--

In a future where most people have computer implants in their heads to control their environment, a boy meets an unusual girl who is in serious trouble.

A young boy is depicted doing a variety of naughty things for which he is repeatedly admonished, but finally he gets a hug.

In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack Gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with a most unusual chore involving the newly dead, molten wax, twisted promises, Girl Scout cookies, underage driving, lessons from history, typewriting, and countless bloody noses.

A boy who looks ordinary transforms into grumbling Crankenstein when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or bedtime but everything changes when he meets a fellow Crankenstein.

It is very hard to be friends with wild boars because they are dirty and smelly, bad-tempered, and rude.

Della relies on her older sister, Suki, for comfort and guidance during difficult times, but after Suki attempts suicide, it becomes apparent that she is struggling more than she lets on.

When helpful Hilda decides to move in to take care of the grouchy Dr. Weinerstein, a mad scientist, his efforts to get rid of her have unexpected results.

Describes a chain reaction that is caused by Elizabeth pushing her classmate Joe.