New Releases by Nancy Krulik

Katie is psyched For The Parent-Kid Olympics at school, but it her parents will be out of town. Katie''s grandfather is coming instead. Now, Katie is worried because of Pops''s age. Then the magic wind arrives just in time to cause more trouble.

Katie''s actress friend Rosie invites her to a movie shoot at a ski lodge during winter break. Katie can''t wait to hit the slopes for the first time. But unfortunately, the magic wind doesn''t ever take a break. When Katie turns into the ski instructor, she lands in a very slippery situation. How will Katie fix her troubles this time?

Katie and her friend George try to spice up the school day by playing a few practical jokes. Using a special kit full of whoopee cushions, pepper gum, and a water-spraying camera, the two kids make a splash pulling off gag after gag. But then Katie turns into George—just as he gets blamed for all the trouble! How will Katie get out of this one?

Katie can’t wait for the holidays. There are so many things to look forward to! Her motorcycle-riding grandma is coming to visit, class 4A is having a Secret Santa grab bag, and it’s almost time for Cherrydale’s annual holiday lights display contest. But even the busy holiday season doesn’t stop the magic wind! Join Katie in these three separate holiday stories and find out how she handles the holiday hijinks!

Katie and Suzanne are so excited-they won tickets to see their favorite rock group, the Bayside Boys, at the Cherrydale Arena! And not only do they get to see the show, but they get to attend the dress rehearsal and go backstage to hang out with the group! But when the magic wind turns Katie into one of the band members in the middle of the rehearsal, she manages to break up the band just before the big show! Will Katie be able to get the Bayside Boys back together again?

Katie thinks the fourth grade is awesome! She’s making lots of friends and just joined the new track team. But Katie thinks her new track coach is simply unfair! She only puts in the fastest runners, leaving Katie on the bench. But when Katie turns into Coach Debbie, she decides to give all the kids a chance.

The class 3A trip to the Natural History Museum is turning out to be a disaster: Many of Katie''s excited classmates are acting up, and they turn on Katie and call her a goodie-goodie when she won''t join in! Even worse, their tour guide, Mr. Weir, is a big meanie! Still, when Katie turns into Mr. Weir and causes a big disaster of her own, it''s up to her to make things right-and save Mr. Weir''s job!

Katie''s teacher Mrs. Derkman is a finalist in the Teacher of the Year contest, and a contest official is coming to observe her teach class 3A. But when Katie suddenly turns into Mrs.Derkman, the teacher''s chances don''t look so good. How can Katie control a class full of out-of-control third-graders when she''s just a third-grader herself?

Katie and her friends are so excited when they find out that a movie is being filmed in their town. And what makes it even better is that the star of the movie is Rosie Moran-the world''s most popular child actress. Katie not only gets to meet Rosie, but she turns into her. Will Katie shine in the spotlight, or will she get stage fright? Illustrated by John & Wendy.

Katie offers to help the owner of her favorite pizza shop run a pizza-eating contest. But when Katie turns into Louie the chef, how will the pizzas for the contest get made? Katie''s clueless! She''s never cooked anything without her mom before! Illustrated by John & Wendy.

When Katie''s teacher moves in next-door, Katie can''t believe her bad luck! Nothing could be worse than your own teacher living next-door-or could it? Mrs. Derkman hates dogs, and she wants the dogs on their street to be kept on leashes at all times! Katie is furious. Then the magic wind blows, turning Katie into her own dog, Pepper. Will she be able to convince her teacher that dogs are not all bad?

Katie Carew (nicknamed Katie Kazoo by the class bully) always wished that she could be anyone but herself. Now her wish has come true - and she keeps turning into other people! Katie''s class is going on a two-day science field trip to Nature School. The Nature School counselor is named Genie-Genie the Meanie! Genie is very strict and doesn''t want the kids to have any fun. She''s ruining the field trip! When Katie turns into Genie and is left leading her class on a hike, she gets them totally lost! Back in her own body, how will Katie get things on track again? Illustrated by John and Wendy.

Katie and Suzanne want to see the new big movie, Tornado, but neither of their parents will let them. As Suzanne complains loudly about always being treated like her baby sister, Katie actually becomes Suzanne''s baby sister, Heather. When Katie is Heather-she speaks. Find out how Katie gets out of this one!

Katie Carew, nicknamed Katie Kazoo by the class bully, had no idea what would happen when she wished that she could be anyone but herself. But now her wish has come true, and-switcheroo!-she keeps turning into other people and even animals! What is one ordinary third-grade girl with a really extraordinary problem to do? It''s a good thing Katie is resourceful and smart enough to find a solution for every problem . . . no matter how much of a disaster she causes! Katie can''t stand George, the class bully. He constantly picks on everyone, but he really torments Katie. One day, she can''t stand it anymore, and she wishes she could be anyone but herself. What she doesn''t see is the shooting star that flashes through the sky at that moment . . . catapulting Katie into a crazy series of adventures, starting the next day when she turns into the class hamster! Will she be trapped in a glass cage forever? Will she ever be a girl again?

It''s been a couple of weeks since Katie turned into the class hamster, and she''s beginning to hope that maybe her transforming days are through. But more excitement lies ahead for Katie as she becomes Lucille, the cafeteria lunch lady! Unfortunately, the principal isn''t too happy with a lunch lady who throws egg salad and starts food fights. . . so it''s up to Katie (back in her own body) and her classmates to save the day.

Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo series #1.

Kidding Around with the King of Comedy Jim Carrey is used to being laughed at. In fact, he thrives on entertaining others. As a precocious young boy, he practiced pulling faces in the bathroom mirror -- a talent that would later prove to be instrumental in his success -- and performed self-created skits for his family. Unfortunately, his life wasn''t one smooth cruise to the top. The Canadian-born funnyman''s rags-to-riches tale is the stuff dreams are made of. Since his early smash hit Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, the blockbuster movie roles just keep on coming. But Carrey isn''t content simply to play it safe and stick with the slapstick comedy roles he knows and performs so confidently. In fact, with releases such as The Truman Show and Man on the Moon, Carrey has challenged himself creatively and shown audiences that he is capable of demonstrating sensitivity and immense dramatic range. With his latest hit move, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, this shooting star''s future just keeps getting brighter!

Joshua Jackson Tall, dark, handsome hunk Joshua Jackson is the superstar of tomorrow. It''s easy to see why! How many other stars can boast of appearing in nearly twenty movies, not to mention being the breakout performer in Dawson''s Creek, one of America''s biggest teen series? The Mighty Ducks, Cruel Intentions, The Skulls, and Gossip. Not only is his charisma indisputable, Josh is also a bona fide hero, having helped rescue four teens from the water off the coast of North Carolina. What''s Josh really like when the cameras are turned off? Who does he pal around with? All the fascinating facts are inside...and don''t forget to check out the tough J.J. quiz, only for his most faithful fans!

Meet Frankie Muniz! He''s the star of Malcolm in the Middle, one of the hottest shows on TV today. Frankie''s fifteen, funny, and now he''s famous. Here, for every fan who can''t get enough of Frankie, is everything you need to know about him: how he broke into show business, what his hobbies are, where to find Frankie fan clubs on the Web, and whether his zodiac sign is compatible with yours! Extra bonus: take the all-Frankie quiz inside!

When Tommy''s parents decide the family needs to move to a bigger house, Tommy and his friends formulate plans to keep the Pickles'' home from being sold.

Doug has always been the target of Roger''s taunts, until lately he learned to put down Roger, and everyone is laughing. But now Doug just can''t stop being Mr. Funny Guy at the expense of his friends feelings, until he realizes the comeback remark isn''t always as funny as it seems.

Two teams, the Tune Squad and the Monstars, play a wacky game of basketball where nothing is out of bounds.