Clarissa’s younger brother, Ferguson, committed an unthinkable act when he presented his training bra during show and tell. This prompted a scheme within her: she would launch “Ferg-face” into the sky using helium balloons, secured firmly i…

Determined to circumvent her mother’s strict rule against television in the Darling household for a full seven days, Clarissa linked her computer terminal to the cable converter – an action that very nearly resulted in an explosion within t…

Clarissa found herself captivated by the allure of current events, deciding she’d prefer to inhabit the role of Jane Pauley above all others. Her initial foray into reporting would be a deeply personal one: her mother's burgeoning midlife c…

A wave of dread washed over Clarissa at the prospect of her Aunt Mafalda’s impending visit – a woman possessed of hugs so forceful, they seemed capable of draining the very vitality from unsuspecting young relatives. Desperate, Clarissa sou…

Employing a sharp mind for observation, Clarissa concluded that her parents were expecting a child. Determined to change their minds, she devised several carefully planned displays intended to discourage them; however, her efforts revealed …

Clarissa was resolved to avoid the familiar blue cardigan and knee socks for her school photograph, and hatched a plan to acquire the most stylish attire she could find.

Though still too young to drive, Clarissa’s thoughts were wholly occupied by a 1976 Gremlin she’d spotted in the classified advertisements.

When a grasping bully demanded Ferguson relinquish his older sister’s cherished Walkman, Clarissa resolved to confront him. It wasn’t with physical strength that she defeated him, but with an unyielding resolve; ultimately, he found himself…

Flush with his recent I.Q. score, Ferguson had convinced himself of genuine brilliance. Yet, the lofty ambitions he harbored – visions of designing an ideal society – shattered abruptly when he faced off against Clarissa on a televised comp…

Clarissa eagerly joined in preparations for her parents’ anniversary celebration. However, the festivities were threatened by unforeseen complications: a sudden silence fell between her mother and father, and Clarissa’s carefully baked cake…

When Clarissa was invited to represent a pillar in a theatrical display honoring ancient Greece, she devised a scheme to feign illness. Though the spectacle proved surprisingly impressive, her plan had already run its course; she found hers…

Clarissa was deeply embarrassed at the thought of her father addressing her school’s career night. He attempted, unsuccessfully, to adopt a more contemporary manner. Ultimately, his speech stirred in her a surprising sense of pride, despite…

Eager to move beyond youthful tasks such as babysitting, Clarissa requested her parents' approval to seek employment at the Baxter Beach Carnival. They denied her request, yet she remained determined and ultimately found herself in charge o…