Best Friends for Never

Mean Girls meets middle school in The Clique series ... The only thing harder than getting in, is staying in.

The "Clique"—Octavian Country Day School's most privileged group of middle schoolers—declare their ruler Massie a hero for hosting the first boy/girl Halloween party of 8th Grade. Massie's already hired Landon Dorsey, the hottest party planner in the 9-1-4 area code, but her parents insist she has to invite the entire class. Unfortunately that means everyone.

Layne—who is not in the Clique—is bummed that the boys will be there, but her friend Claire—former new girl from Florida—wonders if maybe a boyfriend will make her happy.

Meanwhile, Massie and the Clique are fighting over who gets to invite Derek Herrington. Dylan—Massie's second in command—thought it was obvious that she was the one who danced all night with Derek at the charity benefit last month, but says "Whatevs" when Kristen—smart, hardworking, ruthless—gets all weird about it. Fine, she can have him. He was a terrible dancer anyway and there will be tons of guys to choose from at the party ...

One thing is for sure—it will be an 8th Grade Halloween party to remember.

The social minefields of Westchester County's most privileged middle school girls drive the page-turning action of this addictive series, set in New York City's most elite suburban county.