Books like Bad girls by Cynthia Voigt
Margalo and Mikey meet on the first day of Mrs. Chemsky’s fifth‑grade class and become friends as they navigate the challenges of middle school together. While they help each other with mischief and disagreements, both girls keep a strong sense of independence and personal integrity. Their bond grows stronger as they face classroom expectations, school rules, and the demands of growing up.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Cynthia Voigt
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