juvenile fiction / humorous stories

Junior year is going to be the best ever for slacker Mike until he loses his girlfriend, gets roped into school activities, and becomes totally confused about his sexual orientation after sharing a drunken kiss with a guy.

"Thirteen-year-old Mabry Collins gets advice from her friend Thad about how to break a heart after a humiliating breakup."--Provided by publisher.

"When Teddy's whole class decides to break a bigger, better world record, friends turn into enemies, Teddy is forced to do something he's never done before - try not to break a world record"--Provided by publisher.

Zarf's unpopular troll social status becomes the least of his problems as a gang of wolves seeking revenge for the constant disgrace they have suffered over the years kidnaps Kevin, one of Zarf's best friends.

When three noisy, mischievous rising stars of a British boy band come to Los Angeles to make their first album, they stay in the home of a record producer and her seventh-grade daughter, a talented but painfully shy singer-songwriter, urged by her best friend to step into the spotlight.

"This book wants to be the happiest book ever, and it has lined up all its friends--including you--to help! But wait--what's up with that frowny frog?"--Provided by publisher.

Bruno, who is known for his imaginative tales, is unable to convince his family that he is really trying to take his bath, but the whale in the tub refuses to leave.

Pete Milano, class clown, is used to getting into trouble while amusing people, but now his tricks have gained him an audition for a movie that could lead to stardom--and the loss of his girlfriend and other friends.

"Mouse and Cow are making soup, but Pig keeps trying to add strange ingredients"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and easy-to-read text reveal the nature of leprechauns, who may grant a wish if caught, and describes how to trap one. Includes note for parents and educators.