Christopher Gebauer

In his first journal, middle schooler Rowley Jefferson, Greg Heffley's sidekick, records his experiences and misguided decision to write a biography of Greg, who, in his own mind, is destined to become rich and famous.

"Max wants to be a knight! Too bad that dream is about as likely as making friends with a fire-breathing dragon. But when unlucky Uncle Budrick is kidnapped by the cruel King Gastley, Max has to act--and fast! Joined by a band of brave adventurers--the Midknights--Max sets out on a thrilling quest: to save Uncle Budrick and restore the realm of Byjovia to its former high spirits!"--from the container.

The Unteachables roast pencil-skewered marshmallows over a wastebasket fire in room 117, but that's not the most shocking thing. It's Mr. Kermit---a teacher with an even worse attitude than the students!

"Chris and Frank's sailing vessel sinks and they are stranded alone in the wilds of Alaska. They don't like each other at all, but to survive they must build a relationship"--

When Armstrong Le Rois gets signed up to be bussed to an all-white school in a different neighborhood, he's not sure what to think. And when he meets his deskmate, Charlie Ross, they're an unlikely pair. But as the year goes on, the two learn that there's nothing worth fighting for more than a true friend.

Charlie isn't looking forward to sixth grade. If he starts sixth grade, chances are he'll finish it. And when he does, he'll grow older than the brother he recently lost. Armstrong isn't looking forward to sixth grade, either. When his parents sign him up for Opportunity Busing to a white school in the Hollywood Hills, all he wants to know is "What time in the morning will my alarm clock have the opportunity to ring?" When these two land at the same...