Beany and the Meany

Beany and the Meany by Wojciechowski, Susan. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780763629748.

In Beanys latest adventure, the lovable worrywart gets stuck with a meany for a science-fair partner but discovers the confidence - and the smarts - to hold her own. It starts out being a good day, as Beany and her best friend, Carol Ann, sit together on the school bus, happily planning a backyard campout. But thats before Beany learns theres a new kid in class, a fun girl with whom Carol Ann is matched up as guide and welcoming committee. And its definitely before Ms. Babbitt announces theres going to be a science fair - and suddenly everyones paired with a partner but Beany and Kevin Gates, the notorious class meany. How can timid Beany work with a bully who bosses her around and calls her names (even if hes surprisingly good at science)? Will she ever work up the nerve to tell him her own great idea for clinching their science project?