Ella Mentry is having a fund-raiser, and guess who's in charge? Alexia's mom, Ms. Sue! The school's selling everything from popcorn to goldfish to raise money for a new playground. But when happens when Ms. Sue crosses the line? Someone's going to end up in the big house! -- Back cover.

Five thousand dollars! -- The queen of cupcakes -- Welcome to the carnival -- We have a winner! -- Something smells fishy -- Cowabunga! -- You should have been there -- Getting desperate -- A surprise visitor -- Say it ain't so!.