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Surviving 5th Grade.

. . . is about the humorous and challenging escapades of seven youngsters and their often stormy relationship which usually spells TROUBLE! Tank and his buddies, Spencer, Zach, and Alex look for ways to sabotage any plans made by Ellie, Mia, and Becca who in turn, find creative ways to get even! Their “get-back” competitiveness is interrupted when one of the seven nearly loses his life; an experience that redefines their friendship. The “super seven” survive school activities, a talent show, and Outdoor Camp to make their last year at Lemon Grove School one to remember!.

"Wow!" said Alex. "You think this room is haunted? Now the watches are gone! There's nothing on the dresser. Is this what Mrs. Anderson means by 'things go missing'?" "Got me," said Spencer. "This is creepin' me out. You scared?" "I sure ain't comfortable," said Alex. "Nothin's jumping out at us though. That's a good sign. Right? Let's get out of here. ~~~~~~~~ "That's mean, Mia. Just because I encouraged you to wear a bra for the talent show, doesn't mean I'm a know-it-all," said Becca. . . "I just thought you would look better. More together. Especially after our Health class on 'Middle Grade Maturing' or whatever that thing was called. Some day you'll thank me." "Wanna bet? That was the most embarrassin' Health class I ever had," said MIa. "I just wanted to crawl inside my backpack and never come out. I could see the guys starin' at us every time the nurse talked about 'our physical changes', and 'hormones', and 'moodinees'. I never felt so stupid in all my life. Even ringin' Mr. Feldon's neck with my Hula-Hoop wasn't that bad." ~~~~~~~ Spencer wiped his face on his sweatshirt sleeve and stared into the dark. "This sucks, man. How can I . . .?" "Shut up Spence. Let me tell you somethin', and if you tell everyone, ain't no skin off my nose. Least ways not any more." "Can't be as bad as me." "Try me," said Tank.