Strangers are stranded together at an Orlando inn due to Hurricane Katrina. They share their stories and bond over their shared experience.
Anya's parents are killed in a Viking raid, and she is taken captive and sold into slavery. Anya is determined to escape and return home, but first she must survive the harsh winter in the North, as well as the cruel treatment of her owner. With the help of her fellow slaves, Anya plans her escape. But when the time comes, she must choose between freedom and safety.
Shannon visits Vienna after the loss of her father in order to fulfill his last wishes. She falls in love with the city and its people, and begins to heal the wounds of her past .
When Scout is orphaned in the Amazon rainforest, she must find a way to survive on her own. With only her wits and courage to guide her, Scout must find food and shelter while avoiding the many deadly creatures that call the rainforest home. Along the way, she makes new friends and learns to appreciate the beauty of the natural world.
Troy Jackson tries out for his school basketball team and unexpectedly becomes the starting point guard. He quickly learns that being a leader on the court is harder than it looks and must step up to run the team if they want to win the city championship.
Emily moves to France after her mother dies to start a new life. She falls in love with the culture and the people, and starts dating a Frenchman named Olivier. However, she starts to feel like something is missing and decides to take a trip to the countryside. There, she realizes that she misses the adventure and excitement of her old life. She returns to Paris and continues living her new life with Olivier.
Mia, an 8 year old city girl, find a key and sets out to explore the city with her friends to find what it opens. Along the way, they discover the city is full of surprises .
Captain James Lawrence sets sail from London in 1812 in pursuit of the pirate ship that killed his brother. After a brutal battle, the Britannia is sunk and Lawrence is captured. He is given a choice to join the pirates or be killed, and he decides to join them. As Lawrence settles into his new life, he comes to admire Blackbeard's strength and cunning but realizes he is dangerous.