Monica is already nervous about riding in her first horse show, and when she finds out that Rory is betting on her performance it only increases the pressure she feels.

As a member of the seventh-grade dance committee, Claudia tries to find a way to convince the boys to attend the dance, which she knows they will not do if Anna, another committee member, gets her way and makes the event semi-formal.

Claudia Cristina Cortez, spending time with her family at the beach, has to find a way to get along with her cousin, hang out with her new friends, and tell her parents she shouldn't have to babysit her cousins.

Claudia and her friends support each other and have loads of fun together. But they don't always get along, and when they argue, they are miserable! Claudia always tries to fight fair and remember that her friends are some of the most important people in her life. Her advice can help anyone become a better friend.