Clarice Bean is nauseous at the thought of the upcoming spelling bee. She has other things to worry about, though, because she is in almost as much trouble as Karl Wrenbury, the naughtiest boy in school. However, when Karl has a family problem and gets into big trouble, Clarice shows her altruism and follows the maxim of her hero, Ruby Redfort, girl detective: “Never let a pal down.” This illustrated sequel to the successful “Utterly Me, Clarice Bean” ends with a surprisingly heartwarming twist sure to stick with readers.