Percy Isaac Gifford shares birthday advice, from circling the day on the calendar to making wishes when blowing out birthday cake candles, reminding the reader that 'growing is good.'

Ruby's pets compete for her affection on Valentine's Day.

Diary entries reveal thirteen-year-old April Sinclair's complicated best-friend/love triangle, her new friendship, a busy dance team schedule, and a closer relationship with Matt Parker that surprises her and everyone else.

When her best friends Mary Ann and Joey get caught up in the excitement of having a new baby brother, Mallory feels left out.

Mallory is excited about the six-week arts electives program at Fern Falls Elementary--until she gets stuck in her last-choice elective, band.

April Sinclair can't wait to get away from her crazy family for a few weeks and go to summer camp with her two best friends..

'When Mallory wins Fashion Fran's design contest, she and Mary Ann are headed to New York City! But as they share the sights, sounds, and tastes of New York, there's just one problem. Only Mallory gets to appear on the Fashion Fran show, even though she pinky-swore with Mary Ann that they'd both go on. Can Mallory find a way to share the spotlight with her best friend before the pinky-swear she made ruins the trip of a lifetime--and their friendship?'--

When Chloe Jennifer moves to Wish Pond Road, Mallory's friend Mary Ann starts including Chloe Jennifer in everything that she and Mallory do--but in Mallory's opinion, three is a crowd.

Diary entries record eighth-grader April's attempts to fix her friendships new and old.

'April Sinclair would like to blame someone for her mostly miserable life, and since her parents won't take responsibility, she blames the stork. Her teenage years kick off with a humiliating 13th birthday party, where one of her younger sisters reveals April's crush and the other puts on a show of peeing behind a tree like a boy. April can't wait to disown her loony family for a few weeks of summer camp with her two best friends. Meanwhile, she gets her first two kisses--from two different boys--and isn't sure how she feels about either one. But she's sure how she feels (horrified) when her parents cancel her camp plans in lieu of a family RV trip. Is there any silver lining to her summer?'--

Ten-year-old Mallory, determined to find out what her brother Max does while spending time with his girlfriend, Winnie, spies an innocent kiss on the cheek then tells her babysitter and friends a more exciting tale. Includes a recipe for double chocolatechip cookies and directions for playing four games.

'Mallory is excited about the six-week arts electives program at Fern Falls Elementary--until she gets stuck in her last-choice elective, band. To make matters worse, she is assigned to the tuba, and when she plays, it sound more like passing gas than music. She dreads the showcase at the end of the program. But with some good guidance from her mom and her band teacher, Mallory learns the meaning of 'practice makes perfect,' and that, in fact, making music can be lots of fun'--

'When Mallory wins Fashion Fran's design contest, she and Mary Ann are headed to New York City! But as they share the sights, sounds, and tastes of New York, there's just one problem. Only Mallory gets to appear on the Fashion Fran show, even though she pinky-swore with Mary Ann that they'd both go on. Can Mallory find a way to share the spotlight with her best friend before the pinky-swear she made ruins the trip of a lifetime--and their friendship?'--

After Mallory finds out that a boy in her class likes her she takes Mary Ann's advice and lies to her friend April about the reasons why she can't go to April's birthday party, only to land in big trouble when April finds out the truth.

When Mallory plans a sleepover to celebrate her tenth birthday, she has a hard time pleasing both her friends and her parents.

Ten-year-old Mallory, determined to find out what her brother Max does while spending time with his girlfriend, Winnie, spies an innocent kiss on the cheek then tells her babysitter and friends a more exciting tale. Includes a recipe for double chocolatechip cookies and directions for playing four games.

When it comes to boys, brothers, dads and dogs, only one thing is certain: Mallory is about to become an expert, and she shares her newfound wisdom in her official guide to these four very complicated topics! Reprint.

After Mallory finds out that a boy in her class likes her she takes Mary Ann's advice and lies to her friend April about the reasons why she can't go to April's birthday party, only to land in big trouble when April finds out the truth.

Wearing his monogrammed school cardigan, young Percy Isaac Gifford explains his rules of success for getting the most out of the school year.

Ten-year-old Mallory's crush on J.T., a boy in her older brother's class, gets her in trouble with her teacher, her family, and her friends but no matter what she does, J.T. does not seem interested in her.

When Mallory is appointed to the Fern Falls Elementary School Environmental Committee, which is deciding on class projects for the upcoming Green Fair, she rapidly succeeds in alienating her classmates, friends, and family by her overzealous efforts to save the planet.

Ruby invites everyone to a grand Valentine's Day party at her mountaintop home, but when a blizzard keeps her guests away, she decides to take the carefully planned party into town.

Directions: Mix together first three ingredients in unlimited quantities. Add a handful of resolutions and enjoy every minute of the New Year!

Warning: Even the best recipes don't always turn out the way you planned. If the unexpected happens (like a trip to the hospital!), don't worry! Things always have a way of working themselves out. Here's a wish that your New Year turns out just as wonderful as mine!

'Mallory is an appealing character who deserves a place alongside Junie B. Jones, Judy Moody, Amber Brown, and Clarice Bean.'---School Library Journal

When Mallory gets the lead in the school play, she cannot understand why her best friend Mary Ann is not just as excited as she is, but eventually she finds out--and learns who her real friends are.

Visiting Washington, D.C. during a class trip, an enthusiastic Mallory is disappointed when her best friend, Mary Ann, seems to prefer her new boyfriend's company, a situation that is complicated by Mallory's loose tooth. Original.

When a bad stomachache sends Mallory to the hospital during a winter reunion with neighbor Mary Ann and their summer camp bunkmates, she is disappointed that her friends seem to be having great fun without her.

Young Percy Isaac Gifford provides a list of ten rules for getting the most out of Thanksgiving Day, especially how best to enjoy the buffet. By the author of Love, Ruby Valentine.

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Mallory enters fourth grade with high hopes for her best year ever, but instead she starts by breaking the teacher's rules and then feeling left out when her best friend likes the same boy she does. Reprint.

Mallory's journal of her fourth-grade trip to Washington D.C. reveals how much fun she has, despite a loose tooth, being upset with her best friend Mary Ann, and getting separated from her class in a museum.