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Tess has always loved math, and she uses mathematical concepts to help her understand things in her life, so she is dismayed to find out how much math--and life--can change in eighth grade.

Reggie, who is known as "Pukey" McKnight at his Brooklyn middle school, attempts to refine his image and social status, and when he gets involved at a local homeless shelter, two clients help him believe he is making a difference, which could help him in the world and at school.

Thirteen-year-old Olivia Hughes is forced to rethink her plans to become an actress when a full-blown case of acne results in the dramatic decline of her popularity at school, and the cancellation of a national advertising campaign.

Thirteen-year-old Cody Parker moves to Baltimore, Maryland, where as a fat eighth-grader, he has to deal with brutal teasing from a baseball teammate, and his school is beset by a rash of mysterious thefts that threaten to sideline Cody and ruin a golden season for his team.

Eighth-grader Kara McAllister chronicles her efforts when she tries to use the scientific method to transform her social blunders into romantic victories.

"After his clone escapes to Hollywood and becomes an actor, Fisher Bas goes on a school trip to get him back before their secret is discovered"--Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old Kacey Simon's jealousy threatens her popularity when her new crush Zander's ex-girlfriend and former lead singer, Stevie, arrives in town.

Jamie Kelly has an eventful month and writes about it in journal form, discussing the arrival of a litter of puppies and the latest gossip about her friends.

It's football season at Plumstead Middle School and everyone is letting loose.

Seventh-grader Kendall can see dead people, and speak with them, which means they want her to be a psychic sleuth and figure out what unresolved issues are keeping them from moving on.

Abby confesses her crush on Jake to her friends during a sleepover, but when someone starts sending her threatening texts warning her to stay away from Jake or else, Abby begins to suspect a jealous ghost is behind the warnings.

When thirteen-year-old Charlie compromises her values to help Lauren, one of the popular girls, cheat on a test, her identical twin sister, Sammie, is inadvertantly pulled into the mess.

Jamie's struggles continue with school issues and grades, especially in math, as she ponders life's big questions.

Jamie confides to her diary that just when she thought the Student Awareness Committee was going to fade away, Angeline becomes aware of a problem requiring the committee's attention--bullying.

When Jake switches bodies with supermodel Lanny Shanks he discovers the pluses and minuses of that job--he has killer legs and long blonde hair, but he is hungry all the time and he has to fight off the advances of Principal Blanco.