Karen Pokras Toz

According to Nathan Rockledge, fifth grade has plenty of perks. And, the biggest perk of all . . . the class trip to New York City in the spring....

Twelve-year-old Millicent Marie does not like her name. After all, she was named for a woman who died more than fifty years ago and wasn't the nicest member of her family....

2012 GRAND PRIZE WINNER PURPLE DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARDS 2012 1ST PLACE CHILDREN'S CHAPTER BOOK PURPLE DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARDS Ten-year-old Nathan Rockledge cannot catch a break. After all, life as a fourth-grader can be hazardous - what with science projects to deal with and recess football games to...

The Adventure Continues...With fourth grade finally winding down, 10-year-old Nathan Rockledge is looking forward to a fun and relaxing summer at home with his friends. That is, until his mom decides he has to go to overnight camp with his annoying older sister. When his best friend, Tommy...