Books with title The Third Wheel

Greg Heffley is not willing to be the odd man out. A dance at Greg's middle school has everyone scrambling to find a partner, and Greg is determined not to be left by the wayside. So he concocts a desperate plan to find someone anyone! to go with on the big night. But Greg's schemes go hilariously awry, and his only option is to attend the dance with his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, and a female classmate as a "group of friends." But the night is long, and anything can happen along the way. Who will arrive at the dance triumphantly, and who will end up being the third wheel?"

Oh, no! Will the best day of Ian's and Mitch's vacation be ruined? Two city boys, Ian and Mitch, have gone to Mitch's grandparents' farm in Pennsylvania for part of their summer vacation. Today is their trip to the local fair. Roller coasters, merry-go-rounds and -- their favorite -- the big Ferris wheel are all there for them to enjoy.But there are funnel cakes, cotton candy and Philly cheese steak to eat, too.When they get to the Ferris wheel, they realize they have a serious problem. They may not be able to take their favorite ride.Read how Ian and Mitch refuse to give up trying to solve their problem, but learn to think "outside the box" in order to overcome their unexpected difficulty.Author Ryke Douglas is a veteran educator devoted to helping children discover the joy of reading, and she has dedicated herself to educating them through her books about positive attitudes, good character traits and creative thinking.The Big Wheel is the fourth in the series written by Douglas to entertain as well as enlighten young readers.