Always, Abigail — Nancy Cavanaugh

Sixth grade to-do list:
• Make the pom pom squad!
• Get photo in the yearbook
• With Alli and Cami, become the three most popular girls at Crestdale Heights Middle School!

Abigail and her two best friends are poised for a life of pom-poms and popularity. But not only does Abigail end up in a different homeroom. she doesn't make the squad. Then everyone's least favorite teacher pairs Abigail up with the school's biggest outcast for a year-long "Friendly Letter" assignment. Abigail can hardly believe her bad luck! As her so-called best friends and dreams of pom pom fame start to slip away. Abigail has to choose between the little bit of popularity she has left or letting it go to be a true friend.