Maureen Straka

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About Maureen Straka

Maureen is a reading teacher from Northeast PA where she lives with her husband, two sons, and her dog Griff. She is a member of the SCBWI and has stories published in Stories for Children Magazine, Spider, and Clubhouse Jr. Magazine.

To view some upcoming stories, visit her website at:

https://maureenstraka.wordpress.com/

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The New Kid 5: Snow Day 26-Feb-2022

by Maureen Straka

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Alex is super excited about a big snowstorm that is on the way. He knows there's nothing better than a snow day. But when he finds out that his school is making students log on for a virtual snow day, he's sure nothing will ever be the same.

How can they take away something that brings such happiness to a kid? A snow day is right up there with Christmas, Halloween, and the Tooth Fairy. What's next? Would they ban ice cream?

Alex is sure that a virtual snow day will be a total bummer, until he finds a way to beat the system. When Alex's plan backfires, he is left with a virtual disaster!

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The New Kid: Surviving Middle School Is Tough! 7-Jan-2018

by Maureen Straka

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Middle school can be tough! Especially when Alex's best friend moves away and his dad loses his job. Things get even worse when a new boy moves in next door and a bully starts picking on him. Alex feels caught in the middle. If he defends the new kid, he may become the bully's next target. Alex soon finds out that the bully is hiding a secret that could change everything.

Will Alex find the courage to do the right thing and stand up for the new kid? And can he survive middle school on his own?
He'll soon learn that friendship can be found in the most unlikely places.

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The New Kid 2: In the Dog House 14-Oct-2018

by Maureen Straka

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The gang is all back! Alex made some new friends in middle school, but trouble ensues when he gets a crazy new puppy for Christmas. He also has to deal with an awful substitute teacher, his know-it-all cousin, and a cheating scandal at school. Can he help to figure out who cheated on the test before the whole class is punished?

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The New Kid 3: Election Blues 14-Apr-2019

by Maureen Straka

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The New Kid 3: Election Blues
Alex Baker continues his wild ride through middle school.
When TJ and Danielle both decide to run for class president, Alex finds himself stuck in the middle. How can he choose between his cousin and his best friend?
Then Alex discovers that TJ is dealing with a serious problem at home, and he wonders if he should tell someone or just mind his own business.
Will Alex find the courage to do the right thing? And will the class survive this election?

This book is a continuation of The New Kid Series- Funny middle school chapter books dealing with family and friendship.

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Fraidy Kat 31-Aug-2019

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Flashlight tag, fireflies, and ghost stories by the campfire seem like so much fun. And Kat wants to join her sister and neighbors, but there's just one problem... the DARK.
And Kat is terrified of the dark!
When the McGuire brothers visit Kat’s family at the lake house, they start calling her that terrible name again...Fraidy Kat. And her big sister doesn’t even try to help because she’s too busy making googly eyes at Jeremy! So, with the help of her cat, Midnight, Kat plans the ultimate revenge.
Now who's afraid?

The New Kid 4: Along for the Ride 22-May-2021

by Maureen Straka

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Alex survived his first year of middle school and is ready to enjoy a lazy summer, but when his old friend Luke shows up on his doorstep, everything begins to change.

With Emily paying so much attention to Luke, Alex can’t help but feel second best. And why is Luke being so mean to Simon and TJ? Alex feels like he's caught in the middle between his friends.

To make matters worse, Danielle is running a preschool camp and expects Alex to help out. And soon they’ll be taking a trip to the amusement park where The Drop of Fear awaits. Alex is terrified to ride it, but he doesn't want to look like a big chicken.

Can this summer vacation be saved?

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Luke & Me: Before the New Kid 19-Jan-2019

by Maureen Straka

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(A short story prequel to The New Kid Series- 3 Chapters)

It's the summer before Alex starts middle school and he and his best friend Luke have a list of things to accomplish before vacation ends. Alex doesn't want to camp out at Dead Man's Curve, but he doesn't want to look like a chicken either. Will they be able to complete the list before summer is over? Or will something spooky foil their plans?

The Tooth Fairy Trap 28-Apr-2018

by Maureen Straka, Sara Wasylyk

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Gavin has lost his tooth, but he's not ready to let the Tooth Fairy have it just yet! He wants to get a good look at her first. It's awfully hard to catch the Tooth Fairy, but with help from his best friend, Gavin will build the perfect Tooth Fairy trap. Will he be able to outsmart the Tooth Fairy?

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