From the author of The Princess Diaries, this series will delight girls who are 9-12 years old.  In the first book, Allie has to leave her pretty pink bedroom for a creaky old Victorian house.  Of course, that is just the beginning of her problems. 

 

These fast paced adventures involve rescuing things from the evil clutches of Jack Frost's mean goblins.  Great beginning chapter books.  There are a huge number of books in this series to keep girls reading for a long time.

Seven-year-olds Ivy and Bean feel that they are too different to become friends; however, they change their minds when circumstances throw them together.  Lots of humor make these two vibrant characters come alive. 

Clementine spends a lot of time in the principal's office. Since she's always coming up with spectacular ideas, this lovable and realistic 3rd-grader is well-meaning, but has a talent for trouble, and personality to spare. A true original, an empathetic human being with the observant eye of a real artist and a quirky, matter-of-fact way of expressing herself.

You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. That's what Humphrey was told when he was first brought to Room 26. And boy is it true! There are always adventures in the classroom and each weekend he gets to sleep over with different students. Humphrey learns to read, write, shoot rubber bands (only in self-defense, of course), turn off TVs, teach English as a second language, and more. With a lock-that-doesn’t-lock and an adventurous spirit, what more could a mischievous hamster want?

This hamster-eye view of school and families is funny and enjoyable for boys and girls..

Through their instant messages, the “winsome threesome”—Angela, Zoe, and Maddie—have battled the ups and downs of high school.  Best for young adults 12 and up.