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Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing
by Judy Bloom
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Two is a crowd when Peter and his little brother, Fudge, are in the same room. Grown-ups think Fudge is absolutely adorable, but Peter and his pet turtle, Dribble, know the truth. From throwing temper tantrums to smearing mashed potatoes on the wall, Fudge causes mischief wherever he goes. What will the tiny terror do next?
There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom
by Louis Sachar
"Give me a dollar or I'll spit on you."
That's Bradley Chalkers for you. He's the oldest kid in the fifth grade. He tells enormous lies. He picks fights with girls, and the teachers say he had a "serious behavior problems." No one likes him-except Carla, the new school counselor. She thinks Bradley is sensitive and generous, and she even enjoys his farfetched stories. Carla knows that Bradley can change, if only he weren't afraid to try.
Sometimes the hardest thing in the world is believing in yourself...
Ramona Quimby Age 8
by Beverly Cleary
Everything depends on Ramona. Ramona's job is to be nice to fussy Mrs. Kemp, who watches her while her mother works. If Mrs. Quimby doesn't work, Mr. Quimby couldn't return to college. On top of all that, third grade isn't turning out as Ramona expected. Danny the Yard Ape teases her and, on one horrible day, she throws up- AT SCHOOL. Being eight isn't easy, but it's never dull!