New Releases by Francine Pascal

Jessica''s scheming leads to trouble when she enters a contest to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris and her exaggerated entry about her "perfect" family leads to their selection as finalists.

Boy-crazy Amy Sutton has finally found the guy of her dreams-tennis star Tom McKay. But Tom''s not at all interested in dating her. Amy just can''t believe it and refuses to give up! Tom asks his friend Barry Rork to help him convince Amy that she''s wasting her time. Barry''s fallen for Amy himself, and he tries to make her see how much he cares about her. But Amy just gets furious with Barry for interfering. Will she ever set aside her pride and find true love?

Jessica doubles as her twin and is asked to be on television. Now she has a really big problem.

Elizabeth helps her friend Ted train for an upcoming horse competition, and meets a new mysterious girl at the stables.

Maria Slater, who has been an actress since she was three years old, is trying to start a new life at Sweet Valley Middle School.

Jessica''s group, the Unicorns, is upset that Elizabeth''s newspaper The Sweet Valley Sixers doesn''t give them enough coverage, rival newspaper.

Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield, twin sisters and the best dancers in their ballet class, both want to dance the solo in the class recital; but Jessica is convinced Elizabeth will get it because she is the teacher''s pet.

When Elizabeth''s friend Amy decides to try out for cheerleading, Elizabeth has to choose between her friend and her identical twin sister, Jessica, who is planning to rig the try-outs against Amy.

A team of East German gymnasts arrives in Sweet Valley, and the Wakefields host Kristoff, one of the gymnasts. After experiencing American life, Kristoff decides to defect. Will the Wakefields help him?

"Competition . . . Lila Fowler is the richest girl at Sweet Valley High. She wears designer clothes, lives in a mansion, and has an allowance at least three times the size of her friends''. And as an only child, she''s always had all of her father''s affection. Lila has everything a girl could possibly want. But before long Lila''s happiness is shattered. Her father brings home a beautiful new girlfriend, Joan. And Joan has a daughter, Jacqueline, who''s the same age as Lila. Soon it seems that Joan and Jacqueline are taking over Fowler Crest, and Lila is furious. Then Mr. Fowler drops a bombshell--he and Joan are getting married! If Lila can''t stop them, her life will change forever! Read all about the most exciting people at Sweet Valley High in the Super Star Editions!

Sweet Valley Twins #17.

The secret engagement between Maria Santelli and Michael Harris is threatened by their families' enmity and by Michael's possessiveness and jealousy

All the kids at Sweet Valley Middle School are talking about the big Johnny Buck concert. The twins'' parents refuse to allow them to go.

A "Sweet Valley Twins " book.

Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica play tricks on the new girl until Elizabeth discovers why she has been so mean to everyone.

The twins'' close friendship is threatened when Jessica is admitted to an exclusive girls'' club.

Roger strikes it rich ... No one would have guessed that Roger Barrett, the poorest boy in Sweet Valley, was really one of the Patmans, the wealthiest family in town. But when Roger''s mother dies, the secret of his birth is revealed, and overnight he becomes a millionaire! Immediately Jessica Wakefield sets her sights on Roger and his newfound wealth. Only one thing stands in her way--Olivia Davidson, Roger''s longtime girlfriend. But not for long. Jessica has a surefire plan to take care of her!

In the first volume of a trilogy, the lovely, dazzling, and devious Caitlyn Ryan, a young girl raised by her wealthy, powerful, and cold grandmother, will do just about anything to get Jed Michaels, the boy she wants.

This riveting psychological suspense novel is the story of the dangers that visit a suburban Connecticut family with the return of their son who was kidnapped 11 years ago.

Beautiful and ruthless, Jessica Wakefield is determined to be chosen queen of the fall dance at Sweet Valley High. If she can win the contest, she's sure to win Bruce Patman, the most sought after boy in school. The only person standing in Jessica's way is Enid Rollins. When Jessica discovers the truth about Enid's past, she knows the crown is within her grasp. She doesn't care that Enid is her twin sister Elizabeth's best friend--or that revealing the secret may cost Enid both her reputation and the boy she loves. Only Elizabeth can save Enid from Jessica's vicious gossip--but can she stop her scheming twin in time?