In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.

Just before their sixteenth birthdays, when they will will be transformed into beauties whose only job is to have a great time, Tally's best friend runs away and Tally must find her and turn her in, or never become pretty at all.

Abigail and her two best friends are poised for a life of pom-poms and popularity. But not only does Abigail end up in a different homeroom, she doesn't make the squad. Then everyone's least favorite teacher pairs Abigail up with the school's biggest outcast, Gabby Marco, for a year-long "Friendly Letter Assignment." Abigail can hardly believe her bad luck. As her so-called best friends and entire future of popularity seems to be slipping away, Abigail...

In this story about the perils of popularity, the courage of nonconformity, and the thrill of first love, an eccentric student named Stargirl changes Mica High School forever.

Explains why some products and ideas go "viral," citing the roles of word-of-mouth promotion and the Internet.

Fifth-grader Spider Stevens--nicknamed for his climbing ability--wrestles with his loyalty to his best friend versus friendship with the popular crowd.

Jerry Flack, recently-elected sixth-grade president, organizes an Elizabethan festival at school but accepts a challenge from a bully that may mean he will once again be considered a "dork."

With only 198 days before the start of sixth grade, Zoey Zinevich embarks on a journey of self-discovery in her quest to become "cool."

Maintaining a low profile in order to survive high school, Jane Smith receives unwanted attention when she publishes an article in the school newspaper that reveals some of the popular kids' secrets.

When Torq and Slomo move in next door, Orq, a cave boy, and his wooly mammoth best friend, Woma, must find a way back into the hearts of the cave community.