Clarice Bean Spells Trouble — Lauren Child

There are so many things you can't explain. Like why isn't YOU spelled U? And why opening your mouth can get you into some very big trouble.

Clarice Bean is in nonstop trouble these days -- almost as much as Karl Wrenbury, and he is the naughtiest boy in school.

Someone who is very good at getting OUT of trouble is Ruby Redfort, a girl detective on
TV. Clarice would love to be famous on TV. She says, "I am really daydreaming about how when we have our school play, I might get spotted by one of those people who spots children for being talents. You see, if I was a child star, then I wouldn't have to be in Mrs. Wilberton's stupid spelling bee.

"I am not a good speller, and being not a good speller can get you into all sort of trouble..."