Moss, Marissa

Presents two stories featuring Ameila, one in which she presents a journal that she jots down her thoughts, feelings, and experiences as a babysitter, and another which describes the student council election she is participating in, explaining what the student council does, how it works, and why it is important to elect the best people for the position.

Contains two stories of summer adventure, the first in which Amelia records in her notebook her hopes, fears, and impressions while on a trip to attend a family reunion and meet many of her father's relatives for the first time; and the second in which Amelia finally begins to enjoy her time at sleepaway camp in spite of hard matresses, biting bugs, and exhauting hikes, but trouble looms when she develops a crush on a boy named Luke, only to find out her best friend Carly likes him too.

Seventh-grader Amelia hopes she will be able to work with her best friend Page on the group science fair project, but when she is paired with Felix and Sadie, Amelia fears she will be unable to trust them with completing the project.

Ten-year-old Amelia records her thoughts and feelings about flying solo to Chicago to meet the father she has not seen since her parents divorced when she was an infant.

Ten-year-old Amelia draws pictures and writes about her daily life in the journal she receives for her birthday.

A fictional eleven-year-old Kansas girl chronicles the first six months of 1935, describing the sacrifices her family makes and the entertainments they still enjoy in the midst of the Depression, and the struggles of farm life during the Dust Bowl.

From 1774 to 1776, Emma describes in her journal her stay in Boston, where she witnesses the British blockade and spies for the American militia. Features hand-printed text, drawings, and marginal notes.

Amelia presents her practical and amusing insights into fortune telling.

Follows Amelia through an entire year as she records and illustrates her adventures in her notebook. Scrapbook pages introduce the seasons.