Superfudge by Judy Blume(1980)Peter describes the highs and lows of life with his younger brother Fudge.
The Dark Stairs: a Herculeah Jones Mystery by Betsy Cromer Byars(1994)The intrepid Herculeah Jones helps her mother, a private investigator, solve a puzzling and frightening case.
Utterly Me, Clarice Bean by Lauren Child(2003)When someone steals the winner's trophy for the school book project, Clarice emulates her favorite book heroine, Ruby Redfort the detective.
Amber Brown is Not a Crayon by Paula Danziger(1994)The year she is in the third grade is a sad time for Amber because her best friend Justin is getting ready to move to a distant state.
Mallory on the Move by Laurie Friedman(2004)After moving to a new town, eight-year-old Mallory keeps throwing stones in the "Wishing Pond" but things will not go back to the way they were before, and she remains torn between old and new best friends.
Owen Foote, Second Grade Strongman by Stephanie Greene(1996)Owen, a second grader who is being teased for his small size, discovers that his friend Joseph is just as concerned about being overweight, and they share their fear of being humiliated by the school nurse.
Meet Calliope Day by Charles Haddad(1998)Determined to get back the pink fangs which her teacher took from her in school one day, nine-year-old Calliope needs first of all to win over the "witch" next door.
Just Grace by Charise Mericle Harper(2007)Misnamed by her teacher, seven-year-old Just Grace prides herself on being empathetic, but when she tries to help a neighbor feel better, her good intentions backfire.
Babymouse: Queen of the World by Jennifer L Holm(2005)An imaginative mouse dreams of being queen of the world, but will settle for an invitation to the most popular girl's slumber party.
Piper Reed, Navy Brat by Kimberly Willis Holt(2007)Piper is sad about leaving her home and friends behind when her father, a Navy aircraft mechanic, is transferred yet again, but with help from her often-annoying sisters and a surprise from their parents, she finds happiness in their new home in Pensacola, Florida.
Lucy Rose: Here's the Thing About Me by Katy Kelly(2004)Eight-year-old Lucy Rose keeps a diary of her first year in Washington, D.C., her home since her parents separation, where she spends time with her grandparents, makes new friends, and longs to convince her teacher to let her take care of the class pet during a holiday.
Anyone But Me by Nancy E. Krulik(2002)Katie Kazoo wishes she could be anyone but herself, and turns into a hamster.
Ruby Lu, Brave and True by Lenore Look(2004)"Almost-eight-year-old" Ruby Lu spends time with her baby brother, goes to Chinese school, performs magic tricks and learns to drive, and has adventures with both old and new friends.
Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace(1940)After Tacy Kelly moves into the house across the street from Betsy Ray, the five-year-olds become inseparable friends.
Attaboy, Sam by Lois Lowry(1992)Sam is able to help his sister Anastasia with the poem she is writing for their mother's birthday, but his own efforts to create a special perfume are disastrous.
Mary Margaret and the Perfect Pet Plan by Christine Kole MacLean(2004)During the summer that she turns nine, Mary Margaret tries very hard to persuade her parents to let her have a pet, makes a new neighbor friend and helps her brother keep an old one, and looks forward to the new baby's arrival because then her mother will be less "crabby."
Judy Moody by Megan McDonald(2000)Other Books in the Series:
Judy Moody Gets Famous!
Judy Moody Saves the World!
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park(1992)In her own words, a young girl describes her feelings about starting kindergarten and what she does when she decides not to ride the bus home.
Clementine by Sara Pennypacker(2006)While sorting through difficulties in her friendship with her neighbor Margaret, eight-year-old Clementine gains several unique hairstyles while also helping her father in his efforts to banish pigeons from the front of their apartment building.
In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen by Cynthia Rylant(2000)While staying with their aunt for a year, three nine-year-old cousins keep busy baking and selling cookies, putting on a poetry and singing performance, and trying to encourage a romance between their aunt and one of their former customers.
Niagara Falls, or Does It by Henry Winkler(2003)Fourth-graders Hank Zipzer, Ashley, and Frankie are excitedly preparing for a magic show at the Rock 'N Bowl when Hank's creative alternative to an English essay lands him in detention and grounded the week of the show.
