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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
By Judy Blume
Peter finds his demanding two-year-old brother an ever increasing problem.

6th Grade Can Really Kill You
By Barthe DeClements
Helen fears that lack of improvement in her reading may leave her stuck in the sixth grade forever, until a good teacher recognizes her reading problem.

The Hero of Third Grade
By Alice DeLaCroix
When Randall changes to a new school, he pretends to be an anonymous hero until, when his third grade class plans a fundraiser, he finds that being himself is good enough.

The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of 5th Grade
By Kenneth Derby
Follows the humorous attempts of fifth grader Anthony "TB" Madison to become a guest on his favorite television show, "The Late Show with David Letterman."

Owen Foote, Second Grade Strongman
By Stephanie Greene
Owen, a second grader who is being teased for his small size, discovers that his friend Joseph is just as concerned about being overweight, and they share their fear of being humiliated by the school nurse.

Junie B., First Grader (at Last!)
By Barbara Park
Junie B. thinks first grade is a flop when her kindergarten friend Lucille prefers the company of twins Camille and Chenille and Junie B. needs glasses.

Middle School, the Worst Years of My Life
By James Patterson
When Rafe Khatchadorian enters middle school, he teams up with his best friend, "Leo the Silent," to create a game to make school more fun by trying to break every rule in the school's code of conduct.

Sideways Stories from Wayside School
By Louis Sachar
Humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story.