Lizzie attempted to make the cheerleading squad, but her tryout was underwhelming. Later that night, she and Miranda exchanged messages online. In a jest, Lizzie suggested Kate had earned a spot by using padding. Unbeknownst to them, Mirand…

The day the junior high yearbook photos were scheduled, Lizzie, Miranda, and Gordo each faced considerable difficulties. Lizzie spent a long time searching for an appropriate outfit, only for her mother to insist on a "hideous" sweater, a g…

Lizzie anticipated the science class field trip with excitement, but a wave of mortification washed over her upon learning her mother had been a last-minute replacement as chaperone. She dreaded her mother’s potential for embarrassment, a f…

Lizzie and Miranda were thrilled at the prospect of a pool party hosted by Danny Kessler, the boy they both admired. Mrs. McGuire shared their excitement for Lizzie, until she discovered the party coincided with her mother's eighty-first bi…

Lizzie chafed at the limitations of a merely adequate academic record, yearning for a field where she could truly shine. Unexpectedly, it emerged in gym class: a genuine aptitude for rhythmic gymnastics. Yet, she viewed the sport with disda…

Gordo is convinced Mr. Pettus is deliberately assigning him "B" grades instead of the "A"s he deserves, a consequence of the teacher's evident dislike. This suspicion only deepens when the class takes an aptitude test, the results of which …

News of singer Aaron Carter's upcoming video shoot in their town filled Lizzie and Miranda with excitement. Eager to catch a glimpse of him, they sought out Gordo’s assistance in pinpointing the location, planning a clandestine visit to the…

With the babysitter unexpectedly canceling, Lizzie volunteered to watch her younger brother Matt, but her parents refused. After considerable pleading, they finally agreed, and Miranda and Gordo came over to assist. Once Mr. and Mrs. McGuir…

Lizzie and her companions were disheartened. The school presidency offered only two choices: Claire Miller, the universally admired cheerleader, and Larry Tudgeman, a peculiar fellow who vowed to consume a worm for each vote he secured. Gor…

In Mrs. Stebel's social studies class, students embark on a role-playing exercise centered around a mock marriage. Each pair draws a profession from a jar, constructing a fictional life together before presenting their story as if at a twen…

At school, Lizzie found herself drawn to a different sort of company when she befriended Angel, a girl known for her rebellious spirit.

Lizzie and Miranda had observed a curious phenomenon: the acquisition of a first bra seemed to subtly alter a girl's demeanor. Convinced they were ready for this milestone, they devised a plan to persuade Lizzie’s mother to accompany them t…

Gordo, ever the contrarian, has taken a liking to the lounge culture of 1950s and 60s Las Vegas, particularly the world of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. Lizzie and Miranda are not enthusiastic about this new fascination, yet they purchase…

Lizzie, contributing to the school newspaper, requested the assignment of covering the drama club’s production of Mr. Escobar’s play, "Greasier." To her delight, Miranda was unexpectedly cast as the lead. However, when Lizzie and Gordo atte…

Lizzie was in a state of excited agitation; Ethan Craft had asked her to have lunch with him the following day. Yet, at home, she still had to endure the petulance of her brother Matt, who had smeared honey on the telephone receiver and del…

Lizzie, Matt, and Gordo's consuming passions are testing the patience of everyone around them—friends, family, teachers, and themselves included. Gordo is fixated on defeating defending champion Larry Tudgeman in the Science Olympics, deter…

Lizzie's patience wears thin under Matt's persistent magic tricks as she struggles with her homework. Their bickering escalates quickly, a familiar and loud discord that grates on their parents' nerves. Yet, the moment Sam and Jo intervene,…

Lizzie’s wish for a moment of fantasy nearly materializes when she’s partnered with Ethan Craft in a CPR class at school. However, his thick-headedness proves too much for the instructor, who instead selects Tudgeman to demonstrate mouth-to…

A sense of being overlooked settled upon Lizzie and Miranda as Gordo devoted increasing attention to his new girlfriend, Brooke. They struggled to reconcile themselves to the reality of Gordo's new relationship and the growing distance betw…

Gordo needed funds for a new stereo, and Miranda and Lizzie proposed he tutor students struggling with mathematics. Their first student was Ethan Craft, a prospect that pleased them greatly. As Gordo worked with Ethan at the Digital Bean, L…

Ethan extended an invitation to Lizzie, Gordo, and Miranda to join his friends for a bowling outing that weekend. The girls were delighted, but Gordo was less enthusiastic—bowling had never been his forte. Indeed, a previous experience had …

Director Stan Jansen is shooting a documentary at the junior high, and the students are all vying for a moment in the spotlight—everyone except Gordo, who harbors ambitions of directing himself. Stan, however, chooses Gordo as his leading m…

Lizzie auditioned for a fashion show organized by "Teen Attitude" magazine at the local mall and was accepted. On stage, she looked radiant. Afterward, Jessica, one of the most popular girls at school, invited Lizzie to a party at her count…

The middle school was preparing for its annual Fright Night Halloween celebration. Lizzie had hoped to portray Vampira, the dungeon mistress, but Kate, in charge of the festivities, seemed determined to keep the role for herself. Instead, s…

Lizzie, Miranda, and Gordo conspire to win a trip to Miami by entering the school's "Fact-athlon," facing off against their rivals: Kate Sanders, Larry Tudgeman, and Claire Miller. Their prospects dim when their chosen faculty advisor is re…

In square-dancing class, Lizzie discovers that a young man harbors a fondness for her—and it is Larry Tudgeman. Seeking her mother’s counsel on how to dissuade him, she is met with a suggestion to understand him first. Her mother hints at h…

Gammy McGuire bestowed upon Lizzie one of her customary "birthday" presents: a role-playing game called *Dwarflord: The Conquest*. Her mother insisted Lizzie experience it firsthand, so she enlisted the reluctant help of Miranda and Gordo f…

After a period of illness, Lizzie is visited by Gordo and Miranda, who bring unwelcome news: she’s been assigned a project partner with Kate in social studies. Lizzie reacts with dismay, and attempts to avoid school the following day, but h…

The moment Miranda fell for Ryan Adams after his drama class performance, Lizzie made it her mission to bring them together. However, when Miranda became tongue-tied upon encountering Ryan in the hallways, she desperately sought Lizzie’s gu…

Gordo, camera in hand, recorded Lizzie and Miranda in the bustling school cafeteria. Distracted by the scene, he inadvertently left the camera behind. Returning for it later, he discovered the device had been recording continuously. The fri…

A sense of being overlooked settled upon Gordo. The girls were captivated by Ethan Craft, who had received a dirt bike for his fourteenth birthday—a tradition echoed by the men in his family. Even Larry Tudgeman was now attempting to shave,…