BOOKS BY PAULA DANZIGER

I made the choice long ago to write about real life. And life is both serious and funny.



"The Cat Ate My GymSuit"

Grades: 4 - 7

Series: Marcy Lewis

Year Published: 1974

A modern classic with issues that will be relevant always. Marcy Lewis is bored by school, she knows she's never going to be thin, and she is dead sure...

A modern classic with issues that will be relevant always. Marcy Lewis is bored by school, she knows she's never going to be thin, and she is dead sure she'll never have a date. Life at home isn't great either, since her father bosses her and her mother around. Then along comes Ms. Finney, an English teacher who'll try anything in the classroom and actually treats kids like human beings. Now that she's found a teacher who sees Marcy as more than a name on an attendance sheet, Marcy realizes her life could mean something. When Ms. Finney is suspended, Marcy knows she's got to take a stand. But is this new independence worth the price she'll pay at school and at home?

"Funny and alive." -The New York Times Book Review

"Ms. Danziger has an attractive style; her prose sparkles with wit and originality." -Publishers Weekly

"The issues of teacher independence and student protest are topical, and Marcy, an intelligent and enjoyable adolescent, is an appealing heroine." -Library Journal

"There's a Bat in Bunk Five"

Grades: 4 - 7

Series: Marcy Lewis

Year Published: 1980

Marcy Lewis is thrilled when her former teacher Ms. Finney asks her to be a junior counselor at a creative arts camp. Finally, she’s on her own for the first time, away from family and school. It’s her...

Marcy Lewis is thrilled when her former teacher Ms. Finney asks her to be a junior counselor at a creative arts camp. Finally, she’s on her own for the first time, away from family and school. It’s her big chance to reinvent herself. Marcy’s sure everything will be perfect, until the campers arrive. Being surrounded by nosy, giggling, joke-telling girls (and one nightmare camper in particular) is enough to make her want to jump in a lake. Her only solace is her nights out with Ted, a sweet, guitar-playing boys’ counselor. But is Marcy ready for that? Can she handle a potential boyfriend and the demands of twelve campers for an entire summer? And are there really bats in the ceiling of the dining hall?

"Danziger's ability to create believable, funny dialogue and to capture the thoughts of a fourteen-year-old is highly evident. . . Readers will be captivated by the natural flow and breezy style." -Booklist

"The author has skillfully balanced her insight into the daily trauma of the young-adult years with liberal doese of humor. . . The book is sure to be extremely popular." -School Library

"This has depth in the relationships and characterizations; and it's written with vigor and humor." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The Divorce Express"

Grades: 5 - 9

Series: Divorce Express

Year Published: 1982

No one wants to ride the Divorce Express. Especially Phoebe. It means leaving her New York City apartment and friends, moving to the country with her dad, and tak­ing the bus every weekend to visit her mom in the city. It means she has to go to ninth grade in a new...

No one wants to ride the Divorce Express. Especially Phoebe. It means leaving her New York City apartment and friends, moving to the country with her dad, and tak­ing the bus every weekend to visit her mom in the city. It means she has to go to ninth grade in a new school and see her father go on dates. It’s a hectic life with no time to feel she really belongs with the kids in either place. Then, just when Phoebe gets a handle on juggling the pieces of her life, her mother makes a decision that will change everything again. How can Phoebe be herself and still be part of both her parents’ worlds?

"The specific problems--and seeming resiliency--of the children of divorced parents, as well as the general concerns of young teenagers, are ably evoked. And it's a pleasure to have a young heroine, without undue angst, who is popular and gets the boy she wants." -The New York Times Book Review

"Danziger's light style laced with humor will continue to attract readers." -Booklist

"The author has a sympathetic eye for the ups an downs of her characten and a quick ear for adolescent conversation." -Horn Book

"It's an Aardvark eat Turtle World"

Grades: 5 - 9

Series: Divorce Express

Year Published: 1985

What could be better? Rosie and Phoebe have been best friends since they met on the Divorce Express, shuttling between their parents on weekends. Now Rosie’s mom and Phoebe’s dad have fallen in love, and...

What could be better? Rosie and Phoebe have been best friends since they met on the Divorce Express, shuttling between their parents on weekends. Now Rosie’s mom and Phoebe’s dad have fallen in love, and they’re all mov­ing in together. Rosie has always dreamed of having a “real” family, but having Phoebe as a sister and having Phoebe as a best friend are two very different things. And having an extra parent around isn’t easy for anyone to get used to. It seemed like the perfect set­up, but can their friendship sur­vive in the same house?

"Remember Me to Harold Square"

Grades: 3 - 7

Year Published: 1987

This summer could be a disaster. Kendra's parents have invited Frank, a 15-year-old she's never met, to stay with them. And they've planned a goofy scavenger hunt for the kids, including...

This summer could be a disaster. Kendra's parents have invited Frank, a 15-year-old she's never met, to stay with them. And they've planned a goofy scavenger hunt for the kids, including Kendra's bratty younger brother. They have to race all around New York City and visit places like the Empire State Building and the United Nations to find answers. But once they get started, Kendra doesn't mind the scavenger hunt so much, mostly because Frank turns out to be just as interesting as all of the sights.

"Thames Doesn't Rhyme with James"

Ages: 10 - 14

Year Published: 1994

Kendra and her family rendezvous in London for the Christmas holidays with relatives and friends, including her long-distance boyfriend. The adults concoct a scavenger hunt in...

Kendra and her family rendezvous in London for the Christmas holidays with relatives and friends, including her long-distance boyfriend. The adults concoct a scavenger hunt in the city, providing readers with a refreshing and amusing perspective on British culture. Danziger's comfortable command of dialogue and word play animate a credible story of first love in this sequel to Remember Me to Harold Square

"Danziger's witty sequel to Remember Me to Harold Square has all of the zip of that novel-plus the historically rich setting of London." -Publishers Weekly

"Everyone Else's Parents Said Yes"

Grades: 4-6

Series: Matthew Martin

Year Published: 1989

If 10-year-old Matthew would stop bickering with his sister, pulling pranks on the girls in his class and fighting with his best friend, his sleepover birthday party would be a complete success. Matthew's health-nut mother is actually allowing him to have...

If 10-year-old Matthew would stop bickering with his sister, pulling pranks on the girls in his class and fighting with his best friend, his sleepover birthday party would be a complete success. Matthew's health-nut mother is actually allowing him to have junk food, and his eight friends are going to bring great presents. What more could he want? How about a truce with the sixth-grade girls who have declared war on him? They threaten to ruin the party he has been anticipating for weeks, until Matthew finally swallows his pride. He and the girls reach an agreement, and Matthew's 11th birthday celebration turns out to be even better than he expected.

"Danziger once again combines insight and humor in her first book for younger readers (and her first starring a boy); her characters come alive through natural dialogue and universal experiences." -Publishers Weekly

"Reproductions of computer-produced invitations, lists, and letters will immediately attract young computer enthusiasts. While for younger readers than her previous books, Everyone Else's Parents Said Yes continues to reflect Danziger's awareness of what students of a certain age are like and what appeals to them. Sibling rivalry and parent/child conflicts are humorously yet realistically portrayed in this zany but basically credible story of the five days leading up to and culminating in Matthew's 11th birthday celebration. " -School Library Journal

"Make Like a Tree and Leave"

Ages: 9 - 11

Series: Matthew Martin

Year Published: 1990

Illustrated by: Mike Wimmer

Sixth-grader Matthew gets into trouble at home and at school, spars with his older sister, and helps save an elderly friend's property from the hands of a developer.

"Earth to Matthew"

Grades: 4-8

Series: Matthew Martin

Year Published: 1991

Matthew Martin finds himself on the threshold of becoming a teenager in suburban America and experiences conflicting emotions regarding his future...

Matthew Martin finds himself on the threshold of becoming a teenager in suburban America and experiences conflicting emotions regarding his future. Completing sixth grade, Matthew notices that ``everything is getting so complicated...everything around him is changing'': older sister Amanda is hostile and rebellious; his parents appear publicly in weird costumes for his mother's message-delivery service. Here, although Matthew's thoughts are still as funny as they were in Everyone Else's Parents Said Yes (1989), his comments and actions are more restrained. He battles with Amanda and classmate Vanessa, but he notices a change in his feelings about girls; he goes on his first date with Jil, but then, during a class trip, peer pressure causes them to quarrel as they struggle to maintain a balance between time together and with others. As sixth grade ends, Matthew ``can't wait to see where [Spaceship Earth takes him next.

"This third book about 11-year-old Matthew Martin and his friends is a total triumph and complete delight. Danziger's insight into adolescents is keen and compassionate, yet thoroughly humorous" -School Library Journal

"Beneath the lighthearted surface are messages sure to strike responses from many children. Danziger explains that ``ecosystems deal with how one thing affects another''; her book dramatizes the definition in terms of relationships as well as the environment. This third Matthew story stands alone, but will have readers asking for the others." -Kirkus Reviews

"Not for a Billion Gazillion Dollars"

Ages: 9 - 11

Series: Matthew Martin

Year Published: 1992

With his girlfriend, Jill, away for the summer, Matthew has plenty of time to earn some money. Not only is he in debt to his parents, but he also owes money to most of his...

With his girlfriend, Jill, away for the summer, Matthew has plenty of time to earn some money. Not only is he in debt to his parents, but he also owes money to most of his classmates, and he desperately wants to buy a new computer program. Matthew's full of money-making ideas, like renting out his sister's room, but will his wild schemes end up making more trouble than money?

"Danziger's vibrant narrative, characteristically overflowing with puns, jibes and jokes, once again demonstrates that this talented author knows what makes kids tick -- and what makes them laugh." -Publishers Weekly

"Amber Brown is Not a Crayon"

Grades: 4-8

Series: Amber Brown

Year Published: 1993

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber Brown and Justin Daniels are best friends. They've known each other for practically forever, sit next to each other in class, help each other with homework, and always stick up for each other. Justin never says things like, "Amber Brown is...

Amber Brown and Justin Daniels are best friends. They've known each other for practically forever, sit next to each other in class, help each other with homework, and always stick up for each other. Justin never says things like, "Amber Brown is not a crayon." Amber never says, "Justin Time." They're a great team—until disaster strikes. Justin has to move away, and now the best friends are fighting. Will they be able to work it out before it's too late? Along with the ups and downs of shared custody, the Amber Brown chapter books are beloved for tackling relatable dilemmas with thoughtfulness, humor, and plenty of puns.

"Danziger reaches out to a younger audience in this funny, touching slice of third-grade live, told in the voice of a feisty, lovable heroine." -School Library Journal

“Danziger has a pitch-perfect view of a child’s emotions.” -Kirkus Reviews

“This heroine’s perky, first-person narrative allows readers to make her acquaintance immediately—and effortlessly.” -Publishers Weekly

"Without a trace of condescension, Danziger gets the child's funny and vulnerable voice. The third-grader's friendship is beautifully drawn, especially the rituals about food, their shared enjoyment of the messy and the gross." -Booklist

"You Can't Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown"

Ages: 9 - 11 years

Series: Amber Brown

Year Published: 1994

Illustrator: Tony Ross

It's finally summer and Amber Brown is going to London to visit her aunt Pam and then to Paris to visit with her father. She is one excited kid before she goes. And one itchy kid when...

It's finally summer and Amber Brown is going to London to visit her aunt Pam and then to Paris to visit with her father. She is one excited kid before she goes. And one itchy kid when she arrives. Mosquito bites, she thinks. Chicken pox, she finds out. Is her vacation completely ruined? And now that she can't go to Paris, how will she be able to convince her dad to move back home?

"Amber Brown Goes Fourth"

Ages: 7 - 10 years

Series: Amber Brown

Year Published: 1995

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Only Amber Brown can handle going to a new grade without her best friend with such honesty, humor, and heart. Amber Brown isn't entirely ready for...

Only Amber Brown can handle going to a new grade without her best friend with such honesty, humor, and heart. Amber Brown isn't entirely ready for fourth grade. She has her pens, pencils, new clothes, and new shoes. But the one thing she doesn't have is her best friend, Justin Daniels. Justin has moved away, leaving Amber utterly best friend-less. Amber knows Justin can't be replaced, but she is on the lookout for a new friend. Brandi seems a likely choice, but does Brandi want to choose Amber in return? Will Amber Brown go fourth, and go forth, with a new best friend? Along with the ups and downs of shared custody, the Amber Brown chapter books are beloved for tackling relatable dilemmas with thoughtfulness, humor, and plenty of puns.

"Entertaining and satisfying, this is a first purchase, whether or not the rest of the series is owned." -School Library Journal

"Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit"

Grades: 2 - 5

Series: Amber Brown

Year Published: 1996

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber Brown is in deep trouble. Lately, no matter what she does, it isn't enough. She straightens up her room? Sort of. She does her homework? Well, most of it. And she agrees to meet Max, her...

Amber Brown is in deep trouble. Lately, no matter what she does, it isn't enough. She straightens up her room? Sort of. She does her homework? Well, most of it. And she agrees to meet Max, her mother's new boyfriend, but she doesn't agree to like him. Now her mother is angry, her teacher wants all of her homework, and Max keeps trying to make her laugh. What's Amber to do? All she wants is a little extra credit. She really tries. . . . But how will she succeed?

"Forever Amber Brown"

Ages: 7 - 10 years

Series: Amber Brown

Year Published: 1996

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber is used to change, her life has been full of it lately. First her best friend Justin moved and she became best friends with Brandi. Then she had to deal with her parents' divorce and...

Amber is used to change, her life has been full of it lately. First her best friend Justin moved and she became best friends with Brandi. Then she had to deal with her parents' divorce and her dad's move to France. She's even getting used to her mom's boyfriend, Max. Now the only change that she wants is to redo her bedroom. But then Max asks Amber's mom to marry him. If she says yes, they might have to move. But if she says no, then Max may leave. Amber's mom is confused, and so is Amber! Can't things just stay the same for once?

"Focused and funny, this is one of the best chapter books about Amber Brown." -Booklist

"Amber Brown Sees Red"

Grades: 2 - 5

Series: Amber Brown

Year Published: 1997

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber Brown's going through a growth spurt . . . and her body's not the only thing that's changing. Her mom and Max are engaged. Her dad is moving back from Paris. And now her school's overrun by...

Amber Brown's going through a growth spurt . . . and her body's not the only thing that's changing. Her mom and Max are engaged. Her dad is moving back from Paris. And now her school's overrun by skunks, and she feels like she's being held captive in a hot, crowded school bus that's going nowhere. But growth spurts and skunks are not her only concerns. Why can't her parents agree on anything . . . and most important, what will happen when Dad moves back?

"Amber Brown's perky personality and honest outlook on life will win the hearts of all." -Children's Literature

"Amber Brown is Feeling Blue"

Ages: 7 - 10 years

Series: Amber Brown

Year Published: 1998

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber Brown has a big decision to make: spend Thanksgiving with Mom in Walla Walla, Washington, or with Dad in New York. Amber doesn't want to choose, but the grown-ups are leaving...

Amber Brown has a big decision to make: spend Thanksgiving with Mom in Walla Walla, Washington, or with Dad in New York. Amber doesn't want to choose, but the grown-ups are leaving it up to her. Things only get worse when she goes to school and meets the new girl Kelly Green. No one in the class has ever had a two-color name like Amber Brown. Home. School. Nothing is going right! Amber Brown is most definitely feeling blue.

"Funny, straight-shooting, first-person narration." -Booklist

"I, Amber Brown"

Grades: 2 - 5

Series: Amber Brown

Year Published: 1997

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber Brown loves the holidays. But this year, the season is bringing big changes. Amber's dad has moved back to New Jersey, which means shared custody. Soon Amber feels as if half of...

Amber Brown loves the holidays. But this year, the season is bringing big changes. Amber's dad has moved back to New Jersey, which means shared custody. Soon Amber feels as if half of her belongs to her mom and half of her belongs to her dad. Amber decides that she needs to claim something for herself, and when the topic of ear-piercing comes up, she knows just what she's going to do! After all, don't her ears belong to her? Full of all the fun, humor, and realistic dialogue that Paula Danziger's famous for, this is a winning entry in the ever-popular series.

"Upbeat, authentic, and humorous." -School Library Journal

"Fresh and fast-paced." -Entertainment Weekly

"Amber Brown is Green with Envy"

Reading level: 7 - 10 years

Series: Amber Brown

Year Published: 2003

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber's parents just aren't acting the way she thinks parents should. Sometimes her dad goes out on dates when he is supposed to be spending time with...

Amber's parents just aren't acting the way she thinks parents should. Sometimes her dad goes out on dates when he is supposed to be spending time with her. And her Mom went to Disneyland with Aunt Pam while Amber was with her dad (not fair!). Then Mom and Max decide to get married even sooner and move to a new house—maybe even a new town. Some kids seem to have no problems...and that makes Amber Brown green with envy.

"The enormously popular heroine once again brings insightful verbalization to what life is like for kids today." -School Library Journal

"Amber Brown is Tickled Pink"

Grades: 2 - 5

Series: Amber Brown

Year Published: 2012

Beloved Amber Brown returns in a new book! Amber Brown is excited about her mom and Max’s upcoming wedding. Not only does Amber get to be the Best Child but all her best friends are ...

Beloved Amber Brown returns in a new book! Amber Brown is excited about her mom and Max’s upcoming wedding. Not only does Amber get to be the Best Child but all her best friends are invited, including Justin, whose family will be making a special trip back to town just for the big event! But when every conversation about the wedding causes a fight about money, they talk about a having a tiny wedding without any family or friends. On top of that she’s on the hunt for the perfect dress and writing her Best Child speech. Paula Danziger called Bruce Coville and Elizabeth Levy her best friend and her other best friend, and this close connection enabled them to lovingly capture Amber Brown's voice, sense of humor, big-heartedness, and her fondness for puns.

“Amber Brown fans will rejoice.” -Kirkus Reviews

“Coville and Levy do a splendid service both to this character and her creator.” -Publishers Weekly

"Amber Brown is on the Move"

Grade Level : 2 - 5

Series: Amber Brown

Year Published: 2013

I, Amber Brown, have boxes to fill. Now that Amber’s mom and Max are married, the three of them are moving to a new house and Amber is worried about more than...

I, Amber Brown, have boxes to fill. Now that Amber’s mom and Max are married, the three of them are moving to a new house and Amber is worried about more than just packing. How can she leave the home her dad used to live in? And with her dad dating again, how will they ever find time for just the two of them? All of these changes make Amber's head spin, but with standardized tests coming up at school as well as a dance competition, she needs to focus more than ever. If Amber wants to adjust to her new life and survive the school year, she'd better get moving!

“Amber manages to hit the sweet spot once again… In their second volume, Coville and Levy continue Danziger’s Amber Brown series with wit, style, and intelligence.” -Booklist

"Amber Brown Horses Around"

Grades: 2 - 5

Series: Amber Brown

Year Published: 2012

Amber Brown is one happy camper. She and her best friend, Justin, are spending the summer at Camp Cushetunk. Learning to ride Cinnamon, the sweetest horse ever, is so amazing that Amber doesn’t...

Amber Brown is one happy camper. She and her best friend, Justin, are spending the summer at Camp Cushetunk. Learning to ride Cinnamon, the sweetest horse ever, is so amazing that Amber doesn’t even mind shoveling her poop. Then Amber becomes the target of a series of pranks. Certain she knows who is behind them, Amber and her friends come up with the biggest prank ever to get revenge. But the outcome is not what they expect. Turns out horsing around can lead to big trouble. But sometimes, Amber is surprised to learn, big trouble can lead to big changes for the better.

"It's Justin Time, Amber Brown"

Grade Level : 2 - 5

Series: A is for Amber

Year Published: 2001

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber Brown wants a watch for her birthday. Maybe her best friend, Justin Daniels, should get one too. He is never on time! Will Justin be late to Amber’s birthday party?

“Amber manages to hit the sweet spot once again… In their second volume, Coville and Levy continue Danziger’s Amber Brown series with wit, style, and intelligence.” -Booklist

"What a Trip, Amber Brown"

Grade Level : Preschool - 3

Series: A is for Amber

Year Published: 2001

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Best friends Amber Brown and Justin Daniels are taking a vacation together! There’s just one problem—Justin’s little brother, Danny. He always wants to tag along. Can Amber find a way to make Danny go away so she can have Justin all to herself?

"Get Ready for 2nd Grade Amber Brown"

Grade Level : Preschool - 3

Series: A is for Amber

Year Published: 2002

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber Brown is excited to be starting second grade--and a little nervous, too. But Amber Brown decides she's ready for whatever happens, and second grade had better be...

Amber Brown is excited to be starting second grade--and a little nervous, too. But Amber Brown decides she's ready for whatever happens, and second grade had better be ready for Amber Brown!

"The feisty series inaugurated in Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon is not just for middle readers anymore." -Publishers Weekly

"Readers will adore the irrepressible Amber and appreciate her love/hate relationship with Justin...The author's ability to capture the essence of childhood and deliver it without condescension is unparalleled." -School Library Journal

"It's a Fair, Day Amber Brown"

Grade Level : Preschool - 3

Series: A is for Amber

Year Published: 2002

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber awakes, ready for a perfect day at the county fair. She, her parents, and her best friend, Justin, and his...

Amber awakes, ready for a perfect day at the county fair. She, her parents, and her best friend, Justin, and his family are in the Poconos on vacation. She's got it all planned . . . hot dogs, cotton candy, games, and wonderful rides. The morning turns out almost exactly as Amber hoped, but then her mom and dad get into a fight. And a perfect day at the fair turns into just a fair day.

"The feisty series inaugurated in 'Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon' is not just for middle graders anymore.” -Publishers Weekly

"Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown"

Grade Level : Preschool - 3

Series: A is for Amber

Year Published: 2004

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber Brown thinks that second grade rules! But when her teacher says desks have to be kept clean, Amber knows that is one rule she cannot follow. She desperately wants the...

Amber Brown thinks that second grade rules! But when her teacher says desks have to be kept clean, Amber knows that is one rule she cannot follow. She desperately wants the desk fairy, Deskarina, to visit her desk and leave a reward. A messy desk never bothered Amber before, but now that a treat is involved, it does... Following closely on the events in Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown, kids and teachers will applaud this hilarious take on a universal classroom issue.

"First and second-grade teachers (and their students) will be especially interested in this laugh-out-loud story of Amber's first days in second grade. Ross continues his significant contribution to the series with his expressive illustrations.... Danziger has a pitch-perfect view of a child's emotions." -Publishers Weekly

"Orange you Glad It's Halloween, Amber Brown?"

Grade Level : Preschool - 3

Series: A is for Amber

Year Published: 2005

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Halloween is one of Amber brown's favorite holidays, and this year she has come up with a fantastic costume. It's so perfect that she's keeping it a secret even from her...

Halloween is one of Amber brown's favorite holidays, and this year she has come up with a fantastic costume. It's so perfect that she's keeping it a secret even from her best friend, Justin, no matter what he bribes her with. Amber can't wait to reveal the surprise and go trick-or-treating, but she's worried that her parents' arguing will put a damper on the holiday. But with pumpkin decorating, Halloween jokes, candy treats, and the greatest costume ever, this is going to be the perfect Halloween!

"Danziger has done it again. . . . A must-have for this feisty character's legion of fans.” -School Library Journal

"Amber remains as feisty and opinionated as ever” -Booklist

"Amber Brown Scrap Book"

Grade Level : Preschool - 3

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Year Published: 2006

Based on characters created by the late Paula Danziger, this Amber Brown title invites a scrapbooking adventure, where kids can document their family and friends through fun photos, learn how to make a collector's box, make a time capsule, bake a dirt cake, and more. Includes a useful pocket in the the back. Two-color illustrations.

"P.S. Longer Letter Later"

Reading level : 8 - 12 years

Year Published: 1998

Twelve-year-old best friends Elizabeth and Tara*Starr continue their friendship through letter-writing after Tara*Starr's family moves to another state, in a complex and emotionally rich novel about two friends coping with overwhelming change.

"Snail Mail No More"

Grade Level : Preschool - 3

Year Published: 1998

Based on characters created by the late Paula Danziger, this Amber Brown title invites a scrapbooking adventure, where kids can document their family and friends through fun photos, learn how to make a collector's box, make a time capsule, bake a dirt cake, and more. Includes a useful pocket in the the back. Two-color illustrations.

"The Pistachio Presciption"

Age Level: 10 - 12

Year Published: 1978

Cassie Stephens is dealing with a lot: She’s got asthma. She’s running for freshperson class president. World War III is being waged daily in her home, beginning at the breakfast table and ending with slammed doors at night. Her older, shorter, more...

Cassie Stephens is dealing with a lot: She’s got asthma. She’s running for freshperson class president. World War III is being waged daily in her home, beginning at the breakfast table and ending with slammed doors at night. Her older, shorter, more beautiful sister never ceases to remind Cassie that she is a giraffe. Cassie’s not really sure how it started, but eating pistachio nuts always makes her feel better. No matter how weird it sounds, those little red nuts are just the prescription for Cassie’s troubles. Paula Danziger’s novels are hilarious, genuine, and full of dynamic female characters that have won the hearts of her readers and turned her books into beloved classics. These playful covers full of charming details capture the spirit of Paula’s stories and will brighten up the book­shelves of her fans and a new generation of readers.

"An entertaining story . . . Funny, well-characterized, and loaded with popular appeal." -Booklist

"The characterization and dialogue are strong, the relationships depicted with perception, and the writing style vigorous. Recommended.” -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Can you Sue Your Parents for Malpractice?"

Grade Level : 2 - 7

Year Published: 1979

It's absolutely disgusting being fourteen. You've got no rights whatsoever. Your parents get to make all the decisions: Who gets the single bedroom. How much allowance is...

It's absolutely disgusting being fourteen. You've got no rights whatsoever. Your parents get to make all the decisions: Who gets the single bedroom. How much allowance is enough? What time you must come in? Who is a proper friend? What your report card is supposed to look like? And what your parents don't tell you to do, the school does. None of this seems fair to Lauren Allen, but then she finds a way to fight back. She can even sue her parents for malpractice...can't she?

"Entangled in a web of family friction, adolescent uncertainty, and romantic longing, Lauren slowly learns to make decisions that are right for her....Humor abounds, nicely balancing the reality." -Children's Book Review

"This novel is as much fun as Danziger's The Cat Ate My Gymsuit." -School Library Journal

"This Place Has No Atmosphere"

Grade Level : 5 - 7

Year Published: 1986

In the year 2057 people live in malls, take classes in ESP, and get detention from robots. Fifteen-year-old Aurora loves everything about her life. She’s part of the coolest group of...

In the year 2057 people live in malls, take classes in ESP, and get detention from robots. Fifteen-year-old Aurora loves everything about her life. She’s part of the coolest group of kids at school and has just started dating the best-looking guy in her grade. Then her parents make the announce­ment that she’s sure will ruin her life—the family’s moving to the moon! What with water rationing, no privacy, and freeze-dried ham­burgers, how will Aurora ever feel like she’s home again?

"Danziger creates a hilarious yet believable brave new world." -Booklist

"The atmosphere aboard Danziger's latest vehicle is just light enough so that her many fans will not be disappointed.” -Publishers Weekly

"A mischievous spoof of a science fiction novel as well as a warm and funny saga about a teen of the future who is having severe difficulties adjusting to a family move.” -School Library Journal

"United Tates of America"

Reading level: 9 - 12 years

Year Published: 2002

Best-selling children's book author Paula Danziger brings us the perfect novel for middle grade readers--a touching story incorporating the themes of friendship,loss, love and...

Best-selling children's book author Paula Danziger brings us the perfect novel for middle grade readers--a touching story incorporating the themes of friendship,loss, love and perseverance. Skate Tate has just started middle school and everything's changing. Her friends and her school are different. Only her close-knit family seems the same. Great-Uncle Mort (GUM for short) is their center. GUM supports Skate's dream of becoming an artist, encourages her to embrace new experiences and occupies many pages in her precious scrapbooks. When GUM dies unexpectedly, Skate must deal with a very painful change. GUM leaves the Tates his fortune on one condition--that they use it to travel and document their trips.

"Paula Danziger has her finger directly on the pulse of sixth-grade life in this authentic novel about the very normal, bubbly Skate. Her scrapbook insert could be out of any middle-school girl's world, with happy faces, goofy photos, silly captions, and mementos from vacation spots. Readers will probably want to go out and start "cropping" their own scrapbook right away!" -Emilie Coulter

"As always, the author is right on target, encapsulating the fluctuating emotions, intensified passions, quirky humor and secret dreams of preadolescent girls. The book, climaxing with a family trip to Plymouth, Mass., advocates trying new activities and making new friends, pertinent encouragement for "tweens," who may be intimidated about starting middle school. Skate's sample scrapbook pages may well inspire those who already indulge and attract budding "scrappys" to the cause." -Cahners Business Information, Inc.

"Barfburger Baby, I was Here First."

Reading level : 4 - 8 years

Year Published: 2004

Illustrated by: G. Brian Karas

When his newborn brother comes home, five-year-old Jonathon doesn't understand what all the fuss is about. Daniel is just smelly, drooly, and burpy. After Mom bans calling...

When his newborn brother comes home, five-year-old Jonathon doesn't understand what all the fuss is about. Daniel is just smelly, drooly, and burpy. After Mom bans calling him names like Barfburger Baby, Gasburger Baby, or Poopburger Baby, Jonathon starts building a wall of blocks to separate himself from his new sibling. Visiting relatives try to make the child feel loved and included, but they only manage to enrage him more. Finally, a self-confident and teasing older cousin–who knows a thing or two about being a big brother–makes life more bearable by showing Jonathon the privileges of being the eldest.

"Danziger captures the humor and reality of making the transition from only child to older sibling, and Karas's warm cartoon illustrations provide fun punch lines to many of the jokes. While there are numerous books dealing with this topic, this one rings particularly true." -Booklist

"The late Danziger's first picture book brings to sibling rivalry the same funny, honest, unromantic view of childhood she displayed in her Amber Brown easy-to-reads, and Karas' clear, cartoon-style pictures stay true to five-year-old Jonathon's furious viewpoint and his wild jealousy at being displaced by a new baby brother. Family fun that's great to talk about. ” -Hazel Rochman American Library Association.

"Paula Danziger: Voice of Teen Troubles (Authors Teens Love)"

Reading level: 10 and up

Year Published: 2006

"I was brought up to be a failure," said Danziger, but the author of The Cat Ate My Gymsuit (1974) sold millions of copies of her novels, and her many fans will be fascinated to learn how...

"I was brought up to be a failure," said Danziger, but the author of The Cat Ate My Gymsuit (1974) sold millions of copies of her novels, and her many fans will be fascinated to learn how much of her lively, funny fiction draws on her own troubled childhood in a dysfunctional home. Reed, who includes information from interviews she conducted with Danziger's nephew and nieces, examines the author's contentious relationship with her father and her struggles with bulimia and depression, and discusses how Danziger later managed to write about kids' problems with humor and wit. The color photos, detailed notes, and many quotes from Danziger herself will draw young people who have read her books as well as those who are researching the late author for biography assignments. As with other books in the Teen Author series, this one ends with a bibliography, a Web site list, and a chronology.