## Childhood For Sale Angela is at bat during a game of baseball with her friends. She meets the pitcher’s gaze, unwavering. The ball is thrown, and Angela connects, sending it soaring—straight through Mrs. Brinks’ window! The resulting …

**Canine To Five** One afternoon, Angela encountered Mr. Mapperson as he walked his dog, Sticky Buns. The poor man rarely had time for his pet. A series of events led to Mr. Mapperson offering Angela a job as Sticky Buns’ walker. Angela,…

## Jimmy Jamal, Super Beetle Jimmy Jamal has been behaving strangely of late, convinced he is Super Beetle, a superhero of sorts. A few find themselves willing to believe in Jimmy’s crime-fighting abilities. Angela and her companions rem…

## Saturday Night Gordy Nanette’s latest inspiration lands Angela at a school dance, partnered with Gordy Rhinehart. To her surprise, as soon as vibrant music fills the air, Gordy transforms into a remarkably skilled dancer, the best in …

## There Goes The Neighborhood A new boy, Stu Wu, had moved into the neighborhood, and Angela was the first to encounter him. He projected an air of effortless coolness. Eager to share this discovery, Angela hurried to gather her friends…

## Pranks For The Memories Angela can scarcely recall a day when she hasn't found herself in trouble with Mrs. Brinks. Today, however, feels different. School is nearing its close, and Angela radiates with delight at the prospect of avoi…

## The Curse Of Baby Lulu Baby Lulu uttered an indecorous word. Bill and Geneva were aghast, demanding to know who had taught the child such impropriety. They questioned everyone who had held Lulu that day. Uncle Nicky was the last. He’d…

## Nonna's Lib Nonna Abatti arrived late for the library book sale. The only volume remaining that held any interest was one titled "The Cry of the She-Wolf." It proved to be a feminist manifesto. After a few chapters, Nonna realized she…

## Snow Day Tapwater Springs is draped in snow. Cancellation of school seems assured. Just to be certain, Angela performs a series of superstitious rituals. The radio announcer finally confirms that Tapwater Elementary will be closed. An…

## Diving Miss Angela During a school excursion to Oceanland, Angela develops a profound affection for whales, solidifying her ambition to become a marine biologist. Her grandmother, Lou, is visiting and has thoughtfully brought a perisc…

**Part Time Jerks** At Budgie Burger, Angela is with her friends and brothers. Her companions possess the means to purchase their meals; Mark and Derek do not, a fact they discover only after consuming their burgers. To avoid the consequ…

## Enter The Angela Mark and Derek subjected Angela to their customary fraternal teasing. Helpless to resist, she sought refuge in the guidance of Coach Rhinehart. He instructed her in karate, with a particular focus on the art of the fl…

## Dr. Ducksworthy Angela and her friends are engaged in a game of Hospital Beach, inspired by a popular television drama. Johnny requires surgery, and the only available physician is his sock puppet, Dr. Ducksworthy. Lost in the game's …

## The Non-Non Fight Geneva is furious with Cokie, her former childhood companion. Cokie owns a shop that advertised one complimentary gift with every purchase. Geneva bought two items, yet Cokie presented her with only one: a child's to…