It's Not Easy Being Bad

In 'It's Not Easy Being Bad,' Cynthia Voigt brings back the spirited duo, Mikey and Margalo, as they enter seventh grade with a new mission: popularity. This chapter book humorously explores the universal middle school experience of trying to find your place, dealing with social hierarchies, and the importance of true friendship. Parents will appreciate the themes of resilience, self-acceptance, and loyalty, presented through relatable characters and laugh-out-loud situations. It's a great read for children navigating the complexities of junior high, offering comfort and a sense of shared experience.

THE BAD GIRLS ARE BACK! NOW THAT THEY'RE IN SEVENTH GRADE, Mikey and Margalo decide it's time to be popular -- or at least, time to be less unpopular. The trouble is, typical, normal kids are what work in junior high, and if there's one thing Mikey and Margalo aren't, it's typical and normal. Mikey's first attempt to crack seventh grade society ends, predictably, in disaster, but, undaunted, the friends persevere. They've got the will, they've got the smarts, and most importantly, they've got each other. What chance does junior high have against the Bad Girls?