## Vicious Cycle The annual bike race usually brought a flicker of joy to Angela’s face. Yet, she was perpetually hampered by hand-me-down bicycles from her brothers, while Nanette rode gleaming machines bought with ample funds. Another …

## French Connection Angela awaited the arrival of a European exchange student, envisioning a kindred spirit, a sister in all but blood. Yet Cici, it turned out, was quintessentially French – a living embodiment of everything Angela had …

## A Bug Responsibility Angela found herself flushing the class goldfish down the toilet. It wasn't the first time a finned friend had departed for a watery afterlife under her care. She vowed then and there to never again take on the re…

## Snow Mercy Angela launches a snowball in Johnny’s direction. It misses its mark, rebounding off him to strike Nanette instead. Vowing retribution, Nanette sets her sights on revenge, while Johnny promises a retaliatory barrage of snow…

## Earhart's Heirloom Angela has maintained exemplary conduct for the past twenty-nine days. Mrs. Brinks had promised that if the class remained well-behaved for a full month, she would display the compass once owned by flying ace Amelia…

## Brinks of No Return Today promised a simple pleasure for Angela: an after-school snack. When the bell finally sounded, she hurried towards her mother, but hours passed, and the snack remained elusive. Still at school, she awaited her …

## Eating With the Enemy Bill had just won the annual Tapwater Springs Inno-ventor contest with his remarkable, albeit accidental, creation: the Food Rejuvenator 3000. And thanks to Angela’s penchant for gossip, Howell Manoir was conside…

## All For One It is Nature Survival Day, and the children embark on a field trip to the woods, where they will navigate a character-building obstacle course. Furthermore, each child is tasked with setting a personal goal to achieve by …

## Oh, the Humanatees Today marks the annual Save the Manatees Auction, a spirited affair where the residents of Tapwater Springs trade cast-off treasures with considerable zeal. Angela has diligently saved, hoping to acquire a space hel…

## Boo-Who? Halloween approaches, and Angela feels a familiar apprehension. She worries Geneva will once again devise an embarrassing costume for her, as she has done in previous years. While eating breakfast for dinner, Angela reads on …

## The Lion, The Witch, And The Weasel The joy of field trips lies in the temporary escape from school and its demands. This was Angela’s philosophy, and as her class departed for the Tapwater Springs Zoo, she felt content. That contentm…

No Thanksgiving Gina extended an invitation to Angela for the annual Thanksgiving Lash Bash, but Angela declined. The Anaconda household held the belief that Thanksgiving was reserved for family, and so Angela would remain with hers. Tho…

Goodbye Mrs. Brinks The school day began with its usual monotony as everyone awaited news from Mrs. Brinks. A genuine surprise followed when she announced she had been offered a teaching position at another school – a dream opportunity! …

**Secret Santa** Christmas is Angela’s favorite time of year; a season when a palpable joy seems to infuse everyone around her. The gifts, naturally, are a welcome part of it. Each year, the students at Tapwater Elementary participate in…

**Return To Sender** Angela had anticipated this moment for an entire month. During a museum visit, she and her friends had signed up for pen pals, and today, her letter from hers had arrived. While others boasted enviable connections – …

## Don't Be Caddie It’s the hottest day in Tapwater Springs, and Angela and her friends decide to seek relief in Nonna’s sprinklers. A drought has gripped the town, however, and the Mayor has issued a water conservation order for all res…

## Cheese Under Pressure Geneva’s daily lunch of liverwurst sandwiches for Angela is losing its appeal. Angela isn't alone in her lunchtime dissatisfaction; the entire school seems weary of their packed lunches, and she suggests a trade.…

## The Great Granny Grudge Grandma Lou has returned to town, a prospect that fills Angela with delight. Grandma Lou retains the playful spirit of a child. During one afternoon of games, Lou sustains a minor injury, prompting Bill to decl…

## The Girl With All The Answers Gina Lash stands poised, a single gold star separating her from the title of Questions & Answers Queen. Her victory would deny Nanette Manoir the crown. Angela is overjoyed, though Gina’s pre-competition …

## Abra-Abatti The Masked Magician requires a volunteer for a performance at Tapwater Elementary, and unexpectedly selects Johnny Abatti over Nanette Manoir. As a reward, Johnny receives a magic set and immediately begins crafting an act…

## Gordy In The Plastic Bubble Angela possessed a gleaming new microscope and eagerly displayed it to her companions. Though Gordy showed little interest, Angela persuaded him to examine his eyelash beneath the lens. He witnessed more th…

## Sound Of Silence Coach Rhinehart has lost his voice, and football practice is canceled. Mark and Derek are left with little to occupy them but to playfully torment poor Angela. Adding to their predicament, if Mark and Derek’s team los…

**Firm-A-Foam** It’s “Take Your Kids to Work Day.” Since Bill’s inventive pursuits haven’t yielded a sustainable income, he spends his days as a salesman. Angela accompanies him to the sole office tower of Tapwater Springs, where Bill at…

## Jiggly Fruit Classic Jiggly James, the official voice of Jiggly Fruit, proudly announces a revised recipe for the beloved confection. Could perfection truly be improved? Angela, Gina, Johnny, and Gordy are among the first to sample th…

## Surf's Up Summer vacation had arrived, and Liz Lash, accompanied by her companion Francisco, was driving Angela, Gina, Johnny, and Gordy toward the beach. The group was buoyant with anticipation, eager to spend the day immersed in the…