Patricia Reilly Giff

Ronald Morgan is afraid he won't get a medal at camp because he's not especially good at swimming or running or singing, but on Medal Day he discovers what he is really good at.

Newbery Honor-winning author, Patricia Reilly Giff, recounts her discoveries as she unravels some of the mysteries of her Irish ancestors.

Marilyn describes how much different life will be next year when she is in the second grade.

Jim and Jilli plant their vegetable garden with some assistance from their dog Fiercely--but one unidentified seed is growing into a monster plant.

Fourth-grade celebrity: Cassandra Eleanor Valentine searches for a way to become a celebrity in her school. Girl sho knew it all: Always-in-trouble Tracy discovers that most of her problems stem from the fact that she doesn't read well.

Mrs. Zachary wants her class to be people-helpers and prepare a Spectacular Stone Soup together. Stacy works hard to be helpful but no one seems to notice. Can a bunch of onions turn her into a people-helper?

Willie knows he can win a prize in the Valentine's Day competition with his own drum solo, but his friends want him to be in their act, and they play terribly.

Beast and his friend Matthew have a big problem: how do they get the huge rabbit back together after it rolled off the stage at school?

Emily Arrow determines to get the most fish in the library's Fish for a Good Book contest, but she doesn't take into account the equal determination of Dawn Bosco.