Jennifer Kalis – illustratör

Mallory is in Washington, D.C., with her fourth grade class. She can''t wait to see the famous monuments and museums. But from the moment she sets foot in the nation''s capital, there''s one thing she doesn''t see much of . . . her best friend. Mary Ann is spending so much time with the new boy in their class, she''s forgotten all about being partners with Mallory. And when Mallory wanders off to wiggle her loose tooth, her tooth isn''t the only thing that is lost! Will Mallory''s trip to Washington turn out to be one she''ll always remember or something she''d rather forget?

It''s New Year''s Eve and Mallory can''t wait to celebrate! Her camp friends are coming to Fern Falls and she and Mary Ann have planned out every last detail for a perfect winter reunion and New Year''s Eve party. But what Mallory hadn''t planned on is getting sick. Poor Mallory has to ring in the New Year in the hospital instead of at home with her friends and family. Mallory thinks she''s missing out on all the fun. Is this the beginning of the worst year ever, or is Mallory in for a big New Year’s surprise?

Mallory McDonald has four big problems.

Problem #1: The boy she likes doesn''t like her back. Problem #2: Her brother is mad at her. Problem #3: Her dad is upset about her math grade. Problem #4: Her brother''s dog won''t leave her alone, and he smells terrible!

When it comes to boys, brothers, dads, and dogs, only one thing is certain: Mallory is about to become an expert!

A NOTE FROM MALLORY MCDONALD:

Welcome to my official guide to boys, brothers, dads, and dogs. Hopefully, it is not the only guide available because THESE ARE FOUR VERY COMPLICATED TOPICS! But lately, I have learned a lot about all of them. So if you want to know what I know, just open up this book and start reading.

Mallory is turning 10, and she''s planning a super sleepover! To celebrate her tenth birthday, Mallory wants to have the most super sleepover celebration ever! Mallory plans out everything to the last detail. As long as she promises not to let the fun get out of control, her parents agree to letting her friends sleep over. But Mallory’s best friend, Mary Ann, has her own ideas about what a super sleepover party should include. Before Mallory can put a stop to things, uninvited guests show up, a water balloon fight gets out of hand, and a good friend has her feelings hurt. How did a super sleepover turn into such a super mess?

Some simple math: one + one + one = one too many! From the day they were born, Mary Ann and Mallory have been best friends. They''ve always been a two-some. But now, there''s a new girl in town, and what used to be just the two of them has turned into three. If you ask Mallory, things just don''t add up!