Patricia Reilly Giff

Ronald Morgan needs lots of luck not only to train the dog which he just received for his birthday but also to win the friendship of his new neighbor.

The neighborhood is planning a fiesta, but so many arguments erupt between relatives and friends that Benjamin decides that only he can save the fiesta.

Three plays featuring the students in Ms. Rooney's class: "The Candy Corn Contest, " "The Secret at Polk Street School, " and "Fancy Feet."

Benjamin's Christmas is not turning out well--until he catches some of the season's spirit from Señora Sanchez, his new neighbor from Ecuador.

Rosie tries to make up with her former best friend and get into ballet class after the sign-up deadline.

A clash with her rival may end Rosie's dream of playing the leading role in her ballet class's production of the Nutcracker.

Ms. Rooney's entire class from the Polk Street School is going on a two-day class trip to Washington, D.C.

With her best friend Anna Ortiz away at camp for the summer, Sarah plans a crash course to learn Spanish.

Matthew's family move from New York to Ohio is difficult enough as they leave behind good friends and memories, but the disappearance of their cat and a neighbor boy so tough he's called the "Wall" add to Matthew's anxieties.