Clarice Bean Spells Trouble

Things you can't explain. Like why isn't "you" spelt U? And why opening your mouth can get you into some very big trouble. I am in nonstop trouble these days almost as much as Karl Wrenbury and he is the naughtiest boy in our school.
Someone who is very good at getting out of trouble is Ruby Redfort. She is this girl detective on the TV. I'd love to be famous on the TV. I am really daydreaming about how when we have our school play I might get spotted by one of those people who spots chldren 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 sorts of trouble...