OMG. This begins the three-book arc of Nancy and Ned’s breakup, which always totally destroys me. WHY CAN’T MY PRECIOUS BABIES BE HAPPY. Nancy goes to Emerson to investigate a series of mean-spirited “practical jokes” that are throwing off the basketball team (Ned’s the co-captain), which is three games away from heading to the NCAA playoffs? Apparently? There’s so much angst in this one. SO. MUCH. My heart!!! (Also, the inaugural appearance of the Big Nick.)