Maybelle in the Soup

Maybelle has always wanted more out of her life besides following the three rules all cockroaches must follow. Wishing to simply eat soup from a bowl, Maybelle risks it all to climb up on a dinner table for a taste. Of course she is discovered, and this sets off a series of events every bug on Earth would be jealous of.

Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything

Ruby Lu's cousin, Flying Duck, has just moved to America from China. They will all stay with the Lu family until her parents find jobs. That's fine with Ruby since she's enjoying all the attention. Get to know these 2nd grade girls better as school ends and summer begins. Together, they adjust to the changes in the house, go to summer school, attempt swim lessons, and take in a new friend.

The Willoughbys

Imagine parents wanting to be rid or their children. The kids wishing they were orphans instead of having these parents. In a humorous way, each group devises plans to make this happen. With the help of a barely-interviewed nanny and a chance meeting with a candy-making tycoon, these children are on a search for the right family for them.

Judy Moody: Around the World in 8 1/2 Days

There a new girl, Amy Namey, at Judy Moody's school and the two have a ton in common. The only problem is, Judy is not too sure if this makes Amy a friend or an enemy. Realizing their names both rhyme helps break the ice so the girls can begin a friendship.