The 'Rents (Junior Novel #20): At school, Lizzie is assigned to read The Orchids and Gumbo Poker Club, which is about a mother and daughter's relationship. She loves the book and wants to get closer to her own mother. Mrs. McGuire is more than happy to spend time with Lizzie. They make pottery together and are best friends. But when Mrs. McGuire tells Lizzie things she doesn't want to know, like that her grandmother wants to leave her grandfather and that at one time Mr. McGuire had a tax mix-up, Lizzie wishes she could go back to being the kid. Can Lizzie strike the delicate balance between being her mother's friend and her daughter? Plus, Lizzie tries to make time to hang out with her dad.

Lizzie has finally gotten the courage to ask Ethan Craft to the school's Sadie Hawkins Dance. But when he tells Lizzie he thinks of her as "just a friend," Lizzie does what any teenage girl with a heart-wrenching crush would do-she sets out to change his mind! Plus, Gordo agrees to tutor Ethan in math, but when Lizzie insists on helping, it adds up to driving him crazy!

In the Doghouse (Lizzie McGuire Mystery #5): To raise money for an animal shelter, Lizzie starts her own dog-walking and dog-sitting business with her two best friends, Miranda and Gordo. The idea is such a good one that cheerleaders Kate and Claire are seriously jealous-since their own lame pom-pom fundraiser is a total failure. Then someone lets the dogs out of the McGuires' backyard, and Lizzie is really in the doghouse. She not only has to track down the missing dogs, but she's also got to track down the guilty party before he or she strikes again! Could it be her jealous rivals? Her toxic little brother's idea of a prank? Or what about those two neighbors who wouldn't stop complaining about the barking? Time for snoop dog McGuire to sniff out the truth of this doggone mystery!

All Over It! (Junior Novel #19): After Lizzie and Miranda's school food drive is a success, Lizzie throws herself head-first into ecological issues. But it's not just a healthy pro-active stance she's taken. It's an obsession. She sets out to conserve water and feed the homeless, becomes a vegetarian, and leaves little time for anything else. While Lizzie is driving her family nuts with her newfound ways, Gordo is obsessed with the school Science Olympics. He wants to beat Larry Tudgeman, the reigning Olympic champ, so he stays up every night studying and practicing. Matt is also getting carried away at school, as the newest hall monitor. He tickets several classmates, and even his teachers and parents. Can Lizzie and her crew rein in their obsessions before it's too late? Plus, Lizzie and her brother Matt are responsible for destroying their dad's prized possession!

April showers bring…muddy footprints! Spring It On! (Lizzie McGuire Mystery #7): Spring has sprung at Hillridge Junior High, and that brings two things: the big Spring Fling dance and spring showers. While the unending rain depresses Lizzie, Miranda is totally psyched. Her theme for this year's Spring Fling dance (Flower Power!) has been chosen over a ton of other student ideas. Now Miranda is in charge of the whole thing-and she's drafted Lizzie to help. Unfortunately, disasters begin to "spring" up as Miranda and Lizzie prepare the gym for the dance, and Lizzie suspects foul play. Can she track down the spring sneak before her best friend's big

Lizzie discovers she's got a total talent for rhythmic gymnastics. Hmmm… talent for shopping…sure! Talent for matching her lip gloss to an awesome outfit …absolutely! Talent for rhythmic… L-A-M-E! At least that's what Lizzie thinks, until her newfound ability affords her the chance to show up snobby Kate Sanders at the regional competition. But Kate is one brat who will never let herself look bad. And she plans to foil Lizzie's big day! Can Lizzie and her friends stop Kate before she ruins Lizzie's performance? Plus, Lizzie finds she's a real pro at sports. But can she handle being Hillridge's resident girl jock?