Recess rocks-at least that's what Veronica thinks, but second grader Maya doesn't agree. Maya's so terrified of bugs she chooses to spend every recess in the principal's office. Veronica is intent on helping Maya conquer her fear, but when her tactics misfire (and make a massive mess), Veronica's sure she's made things worse for Maya . . . until her mom and dad turn the tide with some good advice. Veronica's best friend Cora, big brother Jude, and Jude's best friend Ezra help rescue Veronica's rescue mission-and the Fix-It Friends are born! Told from Veronica's hilarious perspective, and with a diverse cast, the first adventure in the Fix-It Friends series anchors humor with lots of heart. Includes a toolbox of real advice on how to face your fears!

Author Biography

Nicole C. Kear is the author of the memoir Now I See You (St. Martin's Press), chosen as a must-read by People, Amazon, Parade, and Redbook, among others. Her essays have appeared in The New York Times, Good Housekeeping, Parents, and the Huffington Post. She teaches writing at the NYU School of Professional Studies and lives in Brooklyn with her husband, three children and two albino frogs. nicolekear.com Tracy Dockray has illustrated many picture books such as The Tushy Book, Izzy & Oscar, and the prize-winning Lost and Found Pony, as well as an edition of Beverly Cleary's Ramona series, Stay, Ralph the Mouse series and Henry Huggins series. tracydockray.com/books