Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

During a student exchange program, seventh-graders Ivy June and Catherine share their lives, homes, and communities, and find that although their lifestyles are total opposites they have a lot in common.

Alice experiences the joys and embarrassments of seventh grade while advising her father and older brother on their love lives.

Thirteen-year-old Alice sets long- and short-term priorities for her life as she experiences the complexities of young love.

During the summer between eighth and ninth grades, Alice and her friends Pamela and Elizabeth decide to improve themselves through exercise.

"A coming-of-age novel about a boy whose daily life is difficult because he stutters but who discovers enormous courage when he goes on heart-pounding cave adventures"-- Provided by publisher.

Christmas is coming and Marty and his rescued pup Shiloh are sure glad about that, for their town is running low on love and understanding and they hope that the joy of the holiday will bring with it the generosity of spirit that's so lacking.

Marty, a seventh-grader, has runs-in with a neighbor who mistreats his dog. Thanks to his caring father and genial Doc Wallace, Marty learns to confront his troubles. But it is Shiloh who teaches Marty best about kindness and forgiveness.

Alice and Lester move to a new town, where their dad's bought a music store. Alice starts in 6th grade and joins the theater club, hoping to be the musical's princess. She's insecure but imagines herself cool, cute and confident.