(3) 1-3 Sylvie Scruggs series. Illustrated by Sydney Hanson. Now in fourth grade, Sylvie Scruggs (The Best Friend Battle) joins the junior ice hockey team, and people are finally noticing how good she is--including mean fifth grader Jamie. When Sylvie starts getting pranked at practice, she's sure it's Jamie and recruits friends to stop her. With a relatable conflict and strong themes of friendship and fairness, Sylvie's fans will welcome this winning installment.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(4) 1-3 Sylvie Scruggs series. Illustrated by Charles Santoso. In this older chapter book, nine-year-old Sylvie is determined to stop her BFF, Miranda Tan, from becoming friends with new boy Georgie Diaz before Miranda's birthday party. But Sylvie's plan is built on lies. Themes of friendship and honesty are strong, though Sylvie's self-torment is often unnecessary and unbelievable. Black-and-white illustrations bring the multiethnic neighborhood to life.

Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester