Claudia Cristina Cortez

Thirteen-year-old Claudia describes how she earns money and has fun in her spare time and shares some secrets on how to find jobs that fit one's interest, how to save money and spend it wisely, and how to balance work, family, friends, and school. Includes discussion questions and a writing activity.

Thirteen-year-old Claudia describes her classmates and life in middle school, and shares some secrets on how to participate in school activities, manage homework, decode teacher personalities, and get involved . Includes discussion questions and a writing activity.

Claudia researches weddings after being asked to be a part of her cousin's wedding party, and when things start to go wrong on the big day, Claudia fears she might be bad luck.

Claudia worries when she and the biggest bully in school are paired up to work together on a science project and she realizes her partner's ideas are not very good.

Seventh grader Claudia worries that she will fail Work Week when she begins messing up at her seemingly easy job.

Claudia struggles with her feelings about the tree in which her tree house sits being cut down in order to make room for the much anticipated new pool.

Claudia tries to talk her friend, Monica, out of trying out for cheerleading fearing that she will be let down because only the cool kids make the squad.

Claudia is determined to plan the perfect party and out-do Anna; but first she must work to earn enough money to rent a hall, a band, and supply food.

After agreeing to take on the responsibilities of being Peter's campaign manager during his run for class president, Claudia learns that managing is more than making colorful posters, especially when Peter's running mates begin using dishonest tactics to secure votes.

Claudia is determined to plan the perfect party and out-do Anna; but first she must work to earn enough money to rent a hall, a band, and supply food.