Itch by Michelle D. Kwasney

Delores Colchester, Better known as "itch", is devastated when her Gramps dies and her grandmother and her move to Ohio. Itch assumes she will never find another best friend. She is delighted when she meets Gwendolyn and becomes friends with her. But Itch soon discovers a secret about Gwendolyn and must "speak up" for her friend.

Grades 5 and Up.

Sarah Simpson's Rules for Living

Sarah Simpson loves to make lists. Her list making helps her deal with a year of changes as she writes lists in her journal about the changes around her. This quick read would be enjoyed by 5th graders and up.