contests

A small boy learns to bake chocolate chip cookies with a difference, and wins first prize in a cookie contest.

When his alcoholic mother disappears, fifteen-year-old Laurence is determined to find her, take care of his little brother, and keep their predicament a secret, all while trying to win a luxury vacation for his mom in a radio call-in contest.

Beautiful and ruthless Jessica uses gossip to sabotage Enid, her rival in the contest for queen of the fall dance at Sweet Valley High and the best friend of her twin sister Elizabeth.

An intergalactic contest, the Presidian, is held once every thousand (Earth) years. This time it's taking place on Earth, and seven contestants from across the universe--including Dr. Stephen Swain, our human hero--have been teleported into New York Public Library, where they will hunt one another until only one remains alive.

Hoping to lose his loser image, Anthony plans revenge on a bully which results in a war between two competing fast food restaurants, Burger Queen and O'Dermott's.

"Bernie Bridges, the egotistical planner and schemer for a group of fourth-graders at The Rotten School, is determined to outsmart his rival in a pie-eating contest."--Provided by publisher.

Thirteen-year-old Claudia learns about the American justice system when, while studying for an American history quiz at Anna's house, she and her friend Monica are accused of stealing ten dollars and their classmates believe them to be guilty, based on circumstantial evidence.

Jenny and her friends come up with a plan to challenge the Pops and their own exclusive "pep squad," hoping to win the fall spirit week competition.

Jenny and Addie make a bet over who will raise the most money at the school fundraiser, and both try to get the new girl to join their team.

Three eighth-grade friends, preparing for the International Double Dutch Championship jump rope competition in their home town of Cincinnati, Ohio, cope with Randy's missing father, Delia's inability to read, and Yo Yo's encounter with the class bullies.