#33 -- Chrissa

This book by Mary Casanova is part of the widely-popular American Girl series.  Chrissa and her family have just moved to a new town so her mother, who is a doctor, can work at a bigger hospital.  On Chrissa's first day of school she is seated beside a group of girls that everyone calls the "mean bees".  These girls make Chrissa's life miserable from the first day.  They write ugly notes to her, lie about everything, and steal her permission form for swimming class.  It all comes to a boil when they mean girls cut Chrissa's friend Gwen's hair and blame it on Chrissa.  Will Chrissa stand up for herself and tell what really happened?  Will one of the girls confess?  You will have to read to find out.

These popular books are more appealing for the younger middle school crowd.  I would say they are most appropriate for 3rd grade to 6th grade girls, or any girl who loves American Girl.