I read several Fabulous Fives growing up - they didn't stand out as too interesting and were a little over-dramatic, but they worked for my age group at the time. I liked the clique and the girls involved as they went through different situations at home, school, and together.

Jana and her friends are starting Jr. High, but it isn't all they've hoped. Not only have they heard rumors about others, but other people have heard rumors about them, too! Beth is upset and won't explain why and the Fab Five aren't happy when Jana befriends one of their new rivals, Funny. Funny turns out to be a true friend, and their number one enemy helps them find Beth when she gets really upset and runs away. ( )