Follow eleven-year-old Matt as he navigates the perils of sixth grade and a mysterious hometown myth in this heartwarming, illustrated middle school comedy.
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1991. Chrysanthemum thinks her name is "absolutely perfect" until she is teased about it at school. A gentle and humorous look at childhood strife.
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2014. The poignant memoir of a young girl who lost her hearing due to spinal meningitis and must now wear a Phonic Ear, or large hearing aid. Poor Cece stands out in the crowd when all she wants is to fit in and make friends.