Caroline Adderson

"When the "grownup virus" hits, kids who live in the same apartment building must cope with strange new rules and extended time at home with parents and siblings. And they survive brilliantly, each in their own way. Twin boys throw themselves into an independent research assignment on prehistoric people and embrace their own devolution. A budding track star is encouraged to run laps on his balcony by a neighbor who has a secret crush on him. A classroom...

Jasper discovers his dad's favorite toy from when he was a kid--Marcel Mouse. Marcel "disappears" on many adventures and Jasper hunts him down each time until a terrible thing happens where it seems Marcel might be lost forever. Will Marcel Mouse ever be found?

At last, it's Jasper John Dooley's turn to be Star of the Week at school. Unfortunately, nothing turns out as planned: his Show and Tell falls flat and a new baby at his friend Ori's house steals his spotlight, and worst of all, the new baby has only-child Jasper wondering if his own family is too small.

Jasper John Dooley is NOT amused when his new reading buddy, Isabel, tries to lick his cheek during storytime. After a narrow escape at the altar, Jasper tries to be extra-annoying to drive her away, but nothing works.

Pierre and Paul are neighbors, friends, and explorers. Pierre speaks French and Paul speaks English, but that doesńt stop them from sharing their adventures. The boys imagine everyday situations into grand exploits - today, they are climbing the Himalayas.

When Jasper John Dooley buys a can of Torpedo High Energy Drink accidentally, he knows he shouldn't drink it. His parents had warned him about "bad" drinks that are full of things like sugar and caffeine. But Jasper finds the drink irresistible. Before Jasper knows what hit him, the caffeine and sugar in the energy drink fuels all kinds of misbehavior. Is there anything that can bring him back to his senses?