Books in Lizzie McGuire series

The 'Rents (Junior Novel #20): At school, Lizzie is assigned to read The Orchids and Gumbo Poker Club, which is about a mother and daughter's relationship. She loves the book and wants to get closer to her own mother. Mrs. McGuire is more than happy to spend time with Lizzie. They make pottery together and are best friends. But when Mrs. McGuire tells Lizzie things she doesn't want to know, like that her grandmother wants to leave her grandfather and that at one time Mr. McGuire had a tax mix-up, Lizzie wishes she could go back to being the kid. Can Lizzie strike the delicate balance between being her mother's friend and her daughter? Plus, Lizzie tries to make time to hang out with her dad.

Gordo's always been there for Lizzie-a true best friend. But when he starts secretly dating pretty Brooke Baker, everything changes. Now Gordo's making up stupid excuses to ditch Lizzie. Gordo's certainly not boyfriend material, so Brooke must be two-timing him. Lizzie advises Gordo to dump Brooke before he gets hurt. Plus, a cute neighborhood paperboy gives Lizzie her first kiss-and her first broken heart.

A Little Book of Lizzie-isms Junior High can be, well, a little extreme. If you don't know what to say and when to say it, you could get pegged a she-geek(2) in no time flat. Total social code blue(3). We're talking nose-milk(4)-in-the-cafeteria humiliation! This little book is a lifesaver! Jam-packed with the ultimate junior high school lingo, you'll get the 4-1-1(5) on the coolest phrases and the funniest definitions around. Outie! (6) 1= Hello, friend, what's new with you? 2= Way not-cool girl 3=Emergency situation 4=When milk comes out of your nose from laughing too hard. 5=Information 6=See you later.

Everyone knows that Angel Lieverman is big-time trouble. That's why Lizzie stays as far away from her as possible! But when Angel and - gasp! - Lizzie have to serve detention together, Lizzie realizes that Angel's life is exciting! Soon Lizzie has a new image and a new attitude. Who knew that being bad could be so much fun? Now, if only Lizzie's family and friends could see it the same way! Plus, Lizzie thinks her friend Gordo's obsession with the lingo and music of the Rat Pack is totally lame - until the whole school gets into it. Soon Lizzie is helping organize a lounge-lizard-themed dance, and Gordo is furious with her for being a phony. Can Lizzie convince Gordo that she's gonna do it - her way?