Lizzie McGuire: The Rise and Fall of the Kate Empire
by By Larsen, Kirsten (ADP)
Category: Juvenile Fiction , Social Themes , Adolescence & Coming of Age

Lizzie McGuire always tries to stay out of Kate Sanders's way. Ever since Kate made cheerleader, she has become the most popular girl in school. And she's turned into a major she-beast -- the kind that likes to hunt defenseless Lizzies. Yikes! But when Kate injures her ankle in cheerleading practice, the other girls kick her off the squad. Suddenly, Kate isn't so popular anymore. Lizzie wants to he;p her old friend...but Kate still won't give her the time of day. Can Lizzie get Kate to admit that - for once - she actually needs Lizzie's help?