Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school . . . again. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to stay out of trouble. But can he really be expected to stand by and watch while a bully picks on his scrawny best friend? Or not defend himself against his pre-algebra teacher when she turns into a monster and tries to kill him? Of course, no one believes Percy about the monster incident; he's not even sure he believes...

Four very different women, Claire, Elizabeth, Karen, and Julia, support each other through the joys and sorrows of their lives when they meet each week for breakfast at the Mocha Moments Cafe.

When a poor couple exchange socks for cheese and milk, they receive more than expected.

Two teenage loners become involved in the senior class play which helps them understand the meaning of friendship and betrayal.

High school senior Nick feels his universe breaking up around him as his relationship with his two lifelong friends Kevin and Frieda threatens to change.

Little Bear makes friends with a little girl and introduces her to his friends Owl, Hen, Cat, and Duck with ducklings.

Paul's simple high-school life is confused by his desire for another boy who seems unattainable, until Paul's friends help Paul find the courage to pursue him.

Relates several episodes in the friendship of two hippopotamuses.

Illustrations and brief text describe how best friends treat each other.