New Releases by Barbara Slate

"The Parent Trip!": Riverdale High hosts a "get to know your teen day" - but after Mr. Andrews spends a typical day with Archie, he''ll need a vacation day! "The Big Thaw": Archie can''t decide what''s worse - the frigid weather or the cold shoulder he gets after accidentally standing-up Veronica! "The Simple Life": Archie seeks a simple gift for simple Betty... but can she simply adore something so oversimplified?

"Why?": Mr. Lodge''s landscape is looking rosier when he comes up with this seed of an idea: give Archie so much yard work that he''ll be too tired to date Veronica! "Monstrous Thoughts": A trip to a monster truck rally has Archie thinking big thoughts about big wheels! "Summertime Date": Archie''s parents reminisce about the "good old days" of drive-in movies... complete with broken speakers, spilled refreshments, and long trips to the concession stand!

"The Cheap Date": A lesson in Archie economics: even when you''re out of cash, you can always run out of more! "Giving Orders": Tired of the nickname, "Mister Mess-up," Archie bets Reggie that he can handle any difficult task... and has a difficult time winning that bet! "Let''s Get Campy": Spooky campfire stories have Archie spooked as he chaperones campers on a dark and scary night!

"The Volunteer": Archie volunteers to spend time with an elderly man at the seniors'' home, and learns he''s not the only one caught in the middle of an eternal love triangle! "Tree''s Company": Archie enjoys the tree in his backyard... until Reggie reminds him how much work it will bring come fall!

"My One And Only Valentine"

"Phone-y Problem": With yet another of his speeches interrupted by the ringing, Mr. Weatherbee declares a ban on students'' cell phones! Is the ban a good "call," or is the Bee just dialing a "wrong number?!" "Take Your Time": Archie struggles to figure out the difference between real time and "Veronica time!" "Double Trouble": A visit with a senior gives Archie a peek into his popular future - Archie''s retired friend has two girlfriends, too! Not only that, once again he''s double-booked dates with the duo!

Curious Color Change: Betty chosen a different color for her room to brighten her life. The Late Late Show: After staying up too late Betty gets up late and misses important events!Weather Tether: In a predictable day for rain, Betty and Archie go to the beach with no one else there.

Betty''s friends are left ''hanging on the line'' when she becomes obsessed with her clothespin doll collection! Next, when Betty''s grandparents come over for the holidays they bring their own Christmas ornaments, each representing a magical moment in their romance! Then, it''s time once again for beloved holiday traditions: stockings, presents, mistletoe - and competing Christmas parties from Betty and Veronica! Finally, while the weather may be cold, Archie knows how to warm Betty''s heart!

"Santa Cause": A bump on the head turns grumpy Mr. Lodge into jolly St. Nick - and the townsfolk end up with wads of cash instead of toys! "The Big Problem": Archie decides that his girl problems are trivial compared to giving counsel to the elderly - until he finds out the man at the nursing home has the same problems! "The Average Awards": Archie receives the "Average Good Citizen Award," and wonders how he can improve his average.

"Archie''s Choice": After reading some psychology books, Jughead feels qualified to answer Archie''s eternal question: should he choose Betty or Veronica? Is Jughead''s advice all it''s "quacked" up to be?

"Dinner for Six": When the parents of Archie, Betty and Veronica make plans to meet for dinner, the teens are mortified. What if the subject turns to the eternal love triangle? Each imagines, and worries, over what may happen from their unique perspective. Will the dinner conversation leave these love-birds cooked? "A Real Keeper": Mr. Lodge sends Archie home in the rain so Veronica can date the son of a businessman he''s hoping to make a deal with. Will the rich kid be a better investment than Archie, or just another one for the "loss" column?

"Record Breaker": Instead of pressing CD’s, the Archies decide to sell downloadable files of their songs on the internet... which doesn’t translate to much profit once the 3 purchased files are shared over and over again! "Friendly Fire": Tired of the girls fighting over him, Archie decides giving up both Betty and Veronica will save their relationship.... but can it save Archie from the girls’ wrath?! "Canoe Help Us?": Archie takes Veronica for a one-way canoe ride... unintentionally one-way, of course!