Abby Hunter plans a birthday cake her brother will never forget. Will she be able to keep it a secret from him? Or will her little sister's big mouth get in the way?As the party day nears, Abby's best friend, Stacy Henry, needs help solving a family mystery. Abby goes broke playing detective. Then, one after another, the Cul-de-sac Kids break out with the chicken pox! What could be worse?

Chicken pox interferes with Abby's birthday surprise for her adopted Korean brother.

A searing account of how vaccine opponents have used the media to spread their message of panic, despite no scientific evidence to support them.

Peppy rhymes present the humorous side to a common ailment

Examines the history, causes, and treatments of chicken pox in both children and adults.

A family is distressed when Daddy gets the chicken pox, but when he recovers it is a joyous occasion.

Describes what chicken pox is, how the body fights this disease, how it is spread, symptoms, and treatment.