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When his first novel becomes a best seller, Larry Wyler leaves his wife for the allure of Manhattan, where he is befriended by the great editor Willaim Shawn, who helps him overcome writers block and rediscover the joy of being an author.

More humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, where students learn to tango, face the cafeteria's dreaded Mushroom Surprise, and study a hobo during Show and Tell. Sequel to "Sideways Stories from Wayside School.".

Eager to leave the hardships of home, Roger becomes part of a pirate crew, only to discover his long-lost father.

The ACCLAIMED National Bestseller A"funny and pitch-perfect" ( Chicago Tribune ) tale of thirty-something love. First time in trade paperback.

Third-grader Katie Carew gains insight into the thinking of the class bully when she is magically transformed into a hamster-- an animal the bully fears.

As Amelia Bedelia helps Mrs. Rogers prepare for Christmas, she bakes a date cake with a calendar in it and stuffs the children's stockings with turkey stuffing.

Commanders Belka and Strelka, of the planet Gersbach, board their dog-shaped vehicle and head for earth, where they encounter Lucy Buckley and her family, attempt to capture two power-seeking renegades, and hope to save their own planet from destruction.

Emma and Eadric travel to Upper Montevista to ask his parents to bless their upcoming marriage and discover that Eadric's younger brother has been kidnapped by trolls.

Roscoe cannot wait to tap dance in the school talent show until some older boys make fun of him and say that tap dancing is just for girls.