Howe, James

While their family is away, Harold and Chester, a dog and a cat, are boarded at Chateau Gua-Gua where Chester becomes increasingly alarmed by the strange behavior of his fellow guests and the sudden disappearance of one of them.

Alejandro is intimidated by his older brother Sim?n's imaginary dragon, until he is able to create his own friend, a camel named Calvino.

Pinky learns the importance of identity as he defends his favorite color, pink, and his friendship with a girl, Rex, from the neighborhood bully.

Four middle schoolers band together against those who ridicule them for being different and decide to run in the upcoming student council elections to represent everyone who has been called names.

The animals in the Monroe household fear they are about to be replaced when seven suitcases, apparently containing new pets, arrive on Toby's birthday.

Howie the wirehaired dachshund and his friend Delilah collaborate on a novel, trying to win the coveted Newbony Award.

Continuing his search for fame as a writer, Howie the wire-haired dachshund creates a story remarkably similar to the popular one he has heard about a heroic boy wizard.

Contains thirteen short stories in which the authors explore what it is like to be thirteen, including selections by Bruce Coville, Meg Cabot, James Howe, and others.