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TAKING TOLL

by Marion De Booy Wentzien

Miranda has gotten rid of all of Mom’s boyfriends, but Albert C. Cooksley is more of a challenge.

BUILDING BRIDGES

by Andrea Davis Pinkney

Bebe wants to spend the summer working on the Brooklyn Bridge, but Mama Lil thinks she should be helping out at a hairdresser’s instead.

GUESS WHO’S BACK IN TOWN, DEAR?

by M.E. Kerr

Tory and Horacio defy convention and family to find happiness.

GOING FISHING

by Norma Fox Mazer

Big-footed, big-voiced, big-herself Grace gets a glimpse of future independence.

THE TRANSFORMATIONS OF CINDY R.

by Anne Mazer

Cinderella, as you’ve never seen her before.

CRAZY AS A DAISY

by Rita Williams-Garcia

Marguerite’s a dancing fool–who’s no fool at all!

THE PALE MARE

by Marian Flandrick Bray

At the charreada corral, Consuela takes a stand for a horse–and for herself.

THE TRUTH IN THE CASE OF ELIZA MARY MULLER, BY HERSELF

by Peni Griffin

Eliza Mary confrontation with her abusive brother-in-law has tragic results.

THE STATUE OF LIBERTY FACTORY

by Jennifer Armstrong

Her parents reneged on a promised trip to Paris. Now Monica’s protesting!

STAY TRUE

by Drew Lamm

Growing up drives Molly-be-Gone and Stick-Person-Girl apart. Can they save their friendship?

THE MAGIC BOW

by Marilyn Singer

Can a princess find a husband who’s really her equal?