Rosenberg, Madelyn

Ahab Goldstein is a seventh-grader living in an United States (specifically Maine) where the environment has turned toxic, and the corrupt Environmental Police Force is in control, limiting access to natural resources like gas and water, issuing fines, and transporting "fragile" species (pretty much all of them) to the Center for Species Rehabilitation in New Arcadia (a dubious refuge at best); so when Ahab and his friends find a real live bullfrog on an island in the toxic harbor, possibly the last one in America, they are faced with a choice--turn it over (NO!), leave it alone, or bike to Canada to find it a mate.

Timid Cyclops ventures out of his cave in Central Park to seek Eugene, a daring sheep missing from his flock, all across New York City.

The Schmutzys are very messy all week long and Mama seems not to notice, but when Friday comes it is time for everyone to pitch in and clean up for Sabbath.

Sixth-graders Lauren and Tara have always done everything together so it is only natural that they both try out for their middle school musical play, about an "all-American" girl in 1958; Tara gets the lead role, as usual, because in the teacher's mind Lauren, half-Jewish and half-Chinese, does not fit the image of all-American girl. Lauren is hurt but resolved to support her friend, but her two grandmothers are furious and they intend to do something about it.

In 1983 seventh-grader David Da-Wei Horowitz has a lot to worry about--his bar mitzvah is coming soon; his Jewish and Chinese grandmothers argue about everything; his teammates for the upcoming trivia contest, Scott and Hector, do not like each other; he is beginning to notice girls; and Scott has persuaded him to begin digging a fallout shelter just in case the Cold War heats up.

In 1983 seventh-grader David Da-Wei Horowitz has a lot to worry about--his bar mitzvah is coming soon; his Jewish and Chinese grandmothers argue about everything; his teammates for the upcoming trivia contest, Scott and Hector, do not like each other; he is beginning to notice girls; and Scott has persuaded him to begin digging a fallout shelter just in case the Cold War heats up.

Alison, Jake, and their undercover nanny are on the trail of an artist who is threatening the president and planning to destroy national treasures in Washington, D.C.

Ten-year-old Alison and eight-year-old Jake discover that their nanny is working undercover to catch criminals.

"Julia instructs her little brother and their dog Rexie how to prepare for and perform at the local kennel club dog show, but must improvise when things don't go according to plan"--Provided by publisher.

Although Julia instructs her younger brother, Charlie, and other guests in proper behavior, her tea party does not turn out as she had planned.