middle schools

Features stories from three complete episodes. In ''Til Death Do We Rock,' Big Nate and his Fear The Mollusk bandmates are destined for superstardom; that is, if they can do something about the earsplitting vocals of their lead singer. Nate's always been the front man, but he might have to swallow his ego if he wants his friends to shine.

Pizazz has faced lots of different bad guys in her superhero career, but there's never been anybody quite like Perfecto. Even though Perfecto is younger than Pizazz and should be less experienced, she always seems to live up her name; carrying out her dastardly plans perfectly! The odds may be stacked against Pizazz, but she has a plan. All she has to do is out-perfect Perfecto! Can Pizazz beat the pint-sized villain at her own game?.

Pizazz is apprehensive of the new superhero student at her school after he gains instant popularity, but she is forced to work with him to save the world.

Anticipating her sister's coronation, Princess Olivia visits with an American friend, while dealing with her cousin's gossiping about her relationship with Prince Kahlil.

About to turn thirteen, Princess Olivia anticipates the arrival of her sister's twins while dealing with her snobby cousin's complaints about her relationship and her crush on Prince Khalil.

"A girl with social anxiety becomes the secret voice of the advice column in her middle school newspaper"--Provided by publisher.

Astrid is excited about her upcoming first year of Shooting Stars, a club dedicated to all things space, but now that her best friend Hallie is more interested in art Astrid is not sure her goal of becoming an astronaut will happen without her friend.

Twelve-year-old Yasmin, a talented point guard on her school basketball team, learns about teamwork and standing up for oneself when she experiences racism at her new middle school.

Elle begins to question whether basketball is worth the time and effort she is putting in, and who she would be if not a basketball star.

"A huge, mysterious creature is hiding out in the woods near Jake Nelson's new home, he's sure of it. He and his mom recently moved from Florida to live with his grandfather in Washington State, dashing any hopes he had of ever meeting his equally-mysterious father. Starting sixth grade at his new school hasn't been easy, either. When word gets out that Jake is a Sasquatch hunter, will he be mercilessly teased like he was at his old school? Or will his new friends Jasmine and Lanny help him track down an elusive Bigfoot that might be living in the local park?"--Dust jacket.