Books with author Alice Alfonsi

Series Description:Cory Baxter is just a regular kid from San Francisco, but when his dad gets the job of White House Chef, Cory discovers that life can be very unpredictable—especially when you're living one floor away from the President of the United States!Title Descriptions: Junior Novel #1: New Kid in TownCory is the new kid at school, and he wants to impress his classmates. When an ambassador’s daughter invites Cory to a presidential equestrian event, he pretends he’s an experienced rider. But horses scare him silly, and he’s been put into the jumping competition! Will he end up in the dust, and embarrass himself in front of Washington’s elite? Plus, when an Ambassador decides that Cory is a bad influence on his daughter Meena, can Cory prove him wrong?Junior Novel #2: Top Secret!When Cory accidentally tells a reporter about a private conversation he had with the President, a national news scandal erupts! Can Cory out-scheme the paparazzi, or will he cause a major catastrophe? Plus, when Cory tries to raise money for a ski trip by giving secret tours of the White House, can he stop the hordes of curious tourists from bursting in on the President and revealing his scheme?

Galleria, Chanel, Aqua, and Dorinda return for a cheetah-spotted sequel of diva-licious proportions, and now you can read all about it! The feisty foursome star in this junior novelization of the all-new Disney Channel original movie, chronicling the further adventures of New Yorks favorite musical teens! Plus theres an 8-page, full-color insert of photos from the film.

Everyone at East High is freaking out. In one week, every student in Ms. Barrington’s English class must recite an original poem in front of a special school assembly. Chad, Jason, and Zeke are afraid they’ll be laughingstocks, but Troy is determined to help his friends succeed. Enlisting Gabriella’s help, Troy helps his basketball buddies understand that there’s more than one way to bust a rhyme!

When the principal of Baysidedecides to make all the students wear uniforms, Raven organizes a protest. Butwhen the students don’t stand behind her, Raven finds herself in detention withthe only people who did: the school bullies. Raven decides that she’s better offhanging out with the “bad” crowd than with friends who won’t back her up. Plus,while spending the afternoon at a spa, Raven disguises herself as a yogateacher to get an autograph from her favorite pop singer.