Against the rules

Sophia Rizzo writes well for the school newspaper and is kind to everyone, and Elizabeth enjoys being her friend. At Sweet Valley Middle School, though, many classmates, Elizabeth's twin Jessica among them, tease Sophia for being from a poor family and for her brother's constant trouble. Elizabeth's own parents have warned her to keep away from Sophia.

Determined to prove that her friendship doesn't depend on what others think, Elizabeth decides to disobey her parents and hold a secret birthday party for Sophia. The question is whether Elizabeth will accept the consequences if she gets caught.