Book 15

Freaked Out

by Alice Alfonsi

Published 1 July 2004

Book 20

The 'Rents (Junior Novel #20): At school, Lizzie is assigned to read The Orchids and Gumbo Poker Club, which is about a mother and daughter's relationship. She loves the book and wants to get closer to her own mother. Mrs. McGuire is more than happy to spend time with Lizzie. They make pottery together and are best friends. But when Mrs. McGuire tells Lizzie things she doesn't want to know, like that her grandmother wants to leave her grandfather and that at one time Mr. McGuire had a tax mix-up, Lizzie wishes she could go back to being the kid. Can Lizzie strike the delicate balance between being her mother's friend and her daughter? Plus, Lizzie tries to make time to hang out with her dad

Book 21

Lizzie discovers she's got a total talent for rhythmic gymnastics. Hmmm… talent for shopping…sure! Talent for matching her lip gloss to an awesome outfit …absolutely! Talent for rhythmic… L-A-M-E! At least that's what Lizzie thinks, until her newfound ability affords her the chance to show up snobby Kate Sanders at the regional competition. But Kate is one brat who will never let herself look bad. And she plans to foil Lizzie's big day! Can Lizzie and her friends stop Kate before she ruins Lizzie's performance? Plus, Lizzie finds she's a real pro at sports. But can she handle being Hillridge's resident girl jock?