school stories

When Katie draws Andrew's name in the first-grade Christmas gift exchange, she decides not to give him a present because he has said mean things about her reindeer sweater.

When Humphrey the hamster returns to Mrs. Brisbane's class after the winter break, a new class pet and some other surprises give him an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of friendship.

On Becky's first day at a new school, she finds that she has a chance to run for class president.

Mrs. Connor's first grade class decides to send colorful fall leaves to students in another state where the leaves do not change color.

In February, the first-graders in Mrs. Connor's class present facts about the presidents.

Humphrey, pet hamster at Longfellow School, learns that he has an important role to play in helping his classmates and teacher.

On Groundhog Day, the students in Mrs. Connor's class try to find out whether the class hamster can predict the weather as well as a groundhog.

Nikki Maxwell, having joined the school newspaper staff in an effort to keep details about her crush on Brandon out of Mackenzie's gossip column, is assigned to be the advice columnist, but after getting flooded with letters asking for her guidance, she becomes overwhelmed and must ask her friends Chloe and Zoey for help.

To win against Dirk School to avoid cleaning their toilets with a toothbrush, retired baseball pro Mr. Ott steps in to lead Ella Mentry School to victory, but his weird coaching tactics may do the opposite.

When they get separated from their chaperone while hitting all the classic NYC tourist stops, A.J. and his friends must fend for themselves in the Big Apple.