Big Turkey Escape

by Jean Waricha

Published 1 November 1996
"I always look out for my friends-- even if they're turkeys!"

Michelle and her family are spending Thanksgiving on a farm, where she meets a brand-new friend, Tom-- a turkey! She plays with Tom, cleans his cage, and feeds him. Then she discovers that Tom will soon be feeding her-- he's going to be Thanksgiving dinner!

Oh, no! Michelle has to do something fast! Can she cook up a plan in time to save the Turkey's neck?


Michelle and her friends can't wait to go to class. They have a substitute teacher - and that means fun, fun, fun! Michelle's friends know a ton of pranks and tricks to play on subs, and they plan to try them all.

The Not-So-Great Outdoors

by Jean Waricha

Published 1 September 1997
Michelle's excited about her family's camping trip, but another young camper, Elizabeth, is making Michelle's life miserable. Then Michelle and Miss-Know-It-All Elizabeth get lost. Will Michelle be lost in the woods forever, or will Elizabeth prove to be a lifesaver?