Real kids readers.

Tired of being the middle child, Molly tries to distinguish herself from her sisters.

Called to the principal's office, Brad remembers all the tricks he has played on his classmates and wonders who has turned him in.

Pat has a pen pal who shares her name and many of the same interests, but when the two Pats meet they are both in for a big surprise.

Ted is embarrassed by his unusual grandmother but when she takes him to a ballgame and helps him catch a home run ball, he decides she's pretty cool after all.

A young girl is not certain how much of what her new friend says is true and how much is made up--until she spends the night at her house.

Ethan and Emma take some old toys to sell at Grandpa's tag sale, but they bring home much more than they sell.