Ten-year-old Amir is orphaned in a bombing in Kabul and sent to live with his uncle in America. When he learns that his uncle is planning to send him back to Afghanistan , Amir must find a way to stop him and stay in America.
Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer and given a slim chance of survival, but he beat the disease and went on to win the Tour de France seven times. This is the story of his incredible journey.
Shannon is thrilled to be cast as the lead in her school's production of "Annie." But as she begins to rehearse, she starts to realize that the part may be a little too big for her. With the help of her friends and family, Shannon learns that it's okay to be scared, and that with a little hard work and determination, she can do anything she sets her mind to.
Eleven-year-old Tessa is the only one who knows the secret of Shepherd's Ridge: on the night of the full moon, the town's residents transform into monstrous creatures. When Tessa tries to warn the townspeople, they don't believe her. But on the night of the full moon, they'll see that she was telling the truth all along.
Shannon travels to Paris after her mother's death to explore her mother's past. Shannon makes new friends and discovers secrets about her family's history.
Jenna arrives home from work to find her apartment in a state of disarray. She begins to clean up, but is soon interrupted by a knock at the door. Her neighbor, covered in blood, tells her that he has just killed his wife and children and is planning to do the same to Jenna. Jenna tries to talk him out of it, but he is not listening. The police arrive and shoot him before he can kill Jenna. Jenna is traumatized by the event, but she is alive.
Sarah is excited to celebrate Hanukkah with her family, but when her little brother gets sick, she has to help take care of him. Sarah is worried that he won't be well enough to celebrate Hanukkah, but she's determined to make the best of it. With a little help from her family, Sarah finds the joy in the holiday, even in the midst of adversity .
The inhabitants of Uranus must find a new home when their sun starts dying, and eventually find themselves on a new planet with intelligent life. They must learn to coexist and accept that they are not alone in the universe.