Sharon M. Draper

You have a massive secret that is practically bursting out of you, but you know you have to wait for the perfect moment to reveal it. You might not be able to sing a single note, but that does not mean you do not dream of shining on the school stage. When you are assigned to be the stage manager for the big choir concert, you have to watch everyone else wear sparkly dresses in the spotlight while you work in the shadows. To make matters worse, your special sparkle sack goes completely missing right when you need it most. Hidden inside is your shiny silver piccolo, the one thing that proves you have amazing musical talent too. You will eagerly follow Sassy as she searches everywhere for her lost treasure before the final curtain call. Join the fun and discover how Sassy proves that you do not need a singing voice to be the absolute star of the show.

You know exactly what it takes to bring a little bit of sparkle to a brand new school year. When a mysterious limo rolls into town, you suddenly have a fabulous new friend and a brilliantly dazzling idea for a school assignment. You decide to host an absolutely epic dinner party to show off your brand new cooking skills. But things go wildly off the rails almost immediately. Your friend makes a total disaster out of the purple milkshakes, your new guest is running late, and the dog manages to eat all the party snacks before anyone sits down. You will laugh out loud as Sassy tries to rescue her fabulous feast from becoming a complete catastrophe. Will the party be a total flop, or can some quick thinking save the night? Discover the hilarious joy of mixing food, family, and unexpected friendship in a story that proves the best nights are sometimes the messiest ones.

Summer vacation is finally here, and Sassy cannot wait to celebrate. Her family is flying down to Florida for a massive beach house party in honor of Grammy's birthday. The sun is shining, the beach is calling, and everything seems absolutely perfect. But the weather has other plans. A massive hurricane swirling in the Atlantic suddenly changes course, heading straight for Grammy's coastal town. Instead of hanging up party decorations, the family is rushing to board up windows and stock up on emergency supplies. As the storm rolls in, the electricity goes out, the stores close down, and the birthday cake is completely ruined. To make matters worse, the local sea turtles are caught in the dangerous weather. Armed with her trusty sparkle sack and a whole lot of determination, Sassy realizes it is up to her to save the day. She discovers that you do not need fancy caterers or perfect weather to throw an amazing party. This heartwarming adventure proves that family, quick thinking, and love are the greatest gifts of all.

You know how frustrating it is when everyone treats you like a little kid just because of your size. Sassy is entirely tired of being the smallest fourth grader in her whole class and constantly being called Little Sister. You will completely relate to her desperate wish to finally prove she is capable of doing big, important things. But you never expect the perfect opportunity to arrive during a very scary family emergency. When a beloved pet gets trapped in a tight spot, all the grown-ups are totally helpless. You will cheer out loud as Sassy realizes that her small size is actually her absolute greatest superpower. Join her thrilling rescue mission that proves true bravery has nothing to do with how tall you stand. You will learn that no matter your size, you always have the perfect tools to be an incredible hero when your family needs you the most.