Books with author Alice Alfonsi

Assigned to Lizzie McGuire as required reading during one of her school classes, The Orchids and Gumbo Poker Club finally puts into print this "lost classic," for which Lizzie fans have been fruitlessly searching since they saw Lizzie reading it during the "Mom's Best Friend" episode on Disney Channel's hit Lizzie McGuire television series. A "post-it" on the front cover of the book lets readers know this is Lizzie's personal copy. And humorous comments and doodles in the margins of the interior are all Lizzie's, too. Featuring a "scholarly" introduction, the book centers on Darcy Lou, a young woman living on the Louisiana bayou of the late 1940s, whose orchid-growing mother, Tallulah, and her mother's crew of eccentric Cajun poker-playing friends, work together like fairy godmothers to help Darcy Lou attend the lavish New Orleans ball of her dreams. A "lost classic," The Orchids and Gumbo Poker Club may not have been an Oprah Book Club selection, but it's sure to delight any Lizzie McGuire fan!

It's election time at Hillridge Junior High! But when the only candidates for school president are way-too-popular (and way-too-snobby) cheerleader Claire Miller and geek-boy Larry Tudgeman, Lizzie's friends convince her to run for office. But as Lizzie's popularity skyrockets, so does her ego. Can Lizzie become Hillridge's new prez without ditching her friends? Plus, Mr. Dig helps the kids prepare for an academic competition . . . where they'll be facing Kate, Claire, and Larry!

This action-packed Pictureback will appeal to young fans who love monster battles! When Los Angeles is attacked from above by the Smog Monster Hedorah and from below by the underground creature Gigan, the mayor calls for reinforcements. But there's only one force that can save the City of Angels now--Godzilla. From Beverly Hills to the Hollywood Hills, here's one monster showdown sure to make the earth quake!

Hannah Montana, a.k.a. Miley Stewart, is the face of a worldwide campaign for Magic Glow Skin Cream—everyone’s favorite zit zapper! But when the billboard shows Hannah with a zit the size of an extra-large pizza, Miley is horrified! Will she remember that it’s what’s inside that counts? Plus, Miley and Lilly get back to nature—on a school camping trip!

Cousin Andrea, who Raven has shared a bitter rivalry with since childhood, is visiting. When best friend Eddie and Andrea start flirting, Raven has to do something-fast. So, she announces that she and Eddie are . . . gasp . . . dating! Plus, when Raven has a vision of her little brother saying he hates her, she decides to throw the best birthday party ever for him.

SERIES DESCRIPTION:Nerissa has been defeated, and order has once again been restored in Candracar, but Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin can’t rest easy just yet. Will doesn’t know where her relationship with Matt is going, and Taranee’s got a secret that could change everything. Being a part of W.I.T.C.H. means more than protecting the universe from evil. It means working in harmony with different magical elements; it means protecting your loved ones from harm; and it means believing in the power of friendship with all your heart.BOOK #26: FRIENDS FOREVER The girls of W.I.T.C.H. may have met their greatest challenge yet. Will’s dad is back in town, but he doesn’t want one big, happy family. He’s forcing Will to choose between him and her mother, and he’s threatening Taranee’s mom with blackmail. The five Guardians have battled ferocious monsters and powerful sorcerers, but they’ll need to call on the full power of friendship in order to survive this latest threat.