Penelope is a librarian who also writes mysteries. When a series of murders happen in her small town, the clues all seem to point to the library. Penelope has to use her knowledge of books to solve the murders, with the help of her cat, Sherlock.
Fiona takes up arms against a dragon after her parents are killed, meeting a prince along the way. They slaying the dragon and find love.
Shannon is reluctant to move when her family does, but changes her perspective when she finds and rescues a turtle, Sheldon. Sheldon helps Shannon learn to be more responsible and to look beyond her own needs. They become friends and have many adventures together.
Emily's husband is killed in a gunfight, leaving her to run the ranch on her own. She meets the new sheriff, who is determined to get her to toe the line. They butt heads but are drawn to each other. Can they find common ground?
Sofia is a young girl who is very curious about the world. She learns about a new place called America and is excited to learn more about it. She asks her parents if she can go there and they agree to take her on a trip. Sofia is very excited to see all of the new things in America and to learn about its history.
Mei Li is an eleven-year-old girl who must adjust to a new life in Japan when her family is forced to move there during the Second Sino-Japanese War. She befriends a group of girls at her new school, but she struggles to fit in and feels like an outsider. When she learns that her family is going to be repatriated back to China, Mei Li must say goodbye to her new friends and face an uncertain future.
Shannon's daughter's father reenters her life and Shannon must decide whether to let him back in or protect her daughter from him.