This latest volume in the Deal With It series looks at the costs of conforming to social images and the very real dangers of judging a book by its cover.

Eleven-year-old Harley has a secret wish: for Mom and Grandma to put aside their differences before Christmas.

Morgan's not a great camper. But that's not going to stop him from bragging to his friends about his family's upcoming camping trip.

Becky was once a promising young skating star, but these days she feels numb, disconnected, and very lonely. The only way she knows to relieve pressure is to cut herself.

It's awkward enough for any kid going to a new school, but Rose, whose family belongs to a Mennonite community, feels even more out of place. Then, one day, she picks up a baseball.

The Brunswick Valley kids on the road. In order to secure the top spot in the league, the gang is playing a series of away-games at schools around the province.

Jay is determined to make his name by climbing a tough rock face known as "The Wall" -- solo. No partner, no ropes, no equipment. Little does Jay suspect that it's his own life that will one day hang in the balance.

The school board has closed Lilly's school for one afternoon a week. When Theresa's babysitter takes Theresa and Lilly to the mall, the girls end up playing with snakes in a pet store.

Money can't buy happiness, but it can lead to all sorts of conflict. This important new book will help kids make change when costly conflicts arise.

For Melanie Brody, junior high isn't all it's cracked up to be. Can Melanie change her attitude before she gives up altogether?