Delton, Judy

Ten-year-old Angel finds plenty to worry about when she learns that her mother's new boyfriend is a clown.

Duck has an immaculate house but doesn't like to cook. Bear likes to cook but has a messy house. So the two friends share their talents.

Twelve-year-old Angel has adjusted to her mother's remarriage and believes that she and her younger brother Rags now live in the perfect family, until she discovers that her mother is going to have another baby.

Archie's complaints about his piano lessons cutting into his playtime subside when his schoolteacher presents the opportunity for Archie to become a star.

Tony surprises himself when his mother enrolls him in summer classes offered by the new clubhouse in Huckleberry Heights.

Delves into the 29 writing pitfalls most likely to turn off an editor; each is illustrated with examples, followed by solid instruction in how to correct the problem.