The Dunwiddle Magic School (fifth to eighth grade) is intended for children whose magic is "upside-down" like Dory (who turns into a combination of a kitten and dragon) and Pepper (whose uncontrollable "fiercing" terrifies everyone around her)--so the Show Off, where fifth grade students are supposed to showcase their skills, does not really seem like a good idea.

Eighth-grader Kara McAllister chronicles her efforts when she tries to use the scientific method to transform her social blunders into romantic victories.

Middle school is bad enough for braces-wearing, manga-loving, uncoordinated Kat, but helping her two best friends get together will mean that Kat has no chance of winning Tyler's affection for herself.

When Alexis develops a crush on Emma's brother, she decides to approach this new feeling in her usual organized manner by conducting research and developing a plan.

Mickey is thrilled when Mr. Kaye recommends her for a new fashion competition television show, until she learns that her best friend JC will be competing against her.

When seventh-grader Alex is stuck taking Film, he has to learn to work with two very different students to make the movie they want to make, even as someone tries to stop them.

"Twelve-year-old Jacky "Ha-Ha" Hart is a class clown with a penchant for pranking--and when she's required to act in the school play to appease her frustrated teachers, she must conquer her stutter"--

Twelve-year-old Lacey Unger-Ware has been selected to enter the Godmother Academy, but first she must complete a magical test.

There are unexpected consequences when thirteen-year-old Gracie sends texts pretending to be her bashful best friend, Sienna, and their friend Emmett starts texting back pretending to be shy A.J.