Amelia Works It Out (Hardcover, Turtleback School & Library ed.)

Amelia's notebooks entertain readers with great stories about the ups and downs of growing up, told from the perspective of an inquisitive, insightful 10-year-old girl. What's more, her witty words and whimsical doodles encourage girls to express their creativity by drawing and writing about their own lives.

Amelia is trying to earn money for a new pair of sneakers that she just has to have. After several humorous but unsuccessful business ventures, she realizes she can turn her true love -- drawing -- into a way to make money wisely.