Natalie's small town is turned upside down when J.K. Rowling comes to town for a book signing. A huge fan of the Harry Potter series, Natalie is determined to meet her idol and enlists the help of her best friend, Emma. When their plan to sneak into the book signing goes awry, the girls find themselves in the middle of a real-life adventure, meeting famous authors and illustrators, and uncovering a secret book club for kids.
Jax is the best of the best ultra runners in a future world where a global pandemic has decimated the population. He is sent on a mission to cross the most dangerous zone of all - the old United States - to deliver supplies and help to the survivors. But when he gets there, he finds that the real danger is not the disease, but the people who are trying to control it .
Elizabeth moves to London after her husband's death, but quickly discovers that the city is a far cry from the idyllic life she imagined. She's soon drawn into a world of crime and corruption, and must use all her skills to survive.
Dahlia, a scientist specializing in magnetic research, invents a machine that can harness the power of magnets to generate electricity. However, when she tests it for the first time, the machine goes hay wire, unleashing a powerful magnetic force that Dahlia can't control. With the help of her assistant, she must find a way to stop the machine before it destroys everything in its path.
Valeria's father is a roman senator who sees her as a sign from the gods. She sets out on a journey to see the world against her father's wishes. During her travels , she meets Marcus, a dashing young centurion, and falls in love with him. However, her father finds out and demands that she end the relationship. They part ways, but Marcus comes to Rome years later to try and win her heart again.
When eight-year-old Johnnie McLeod sets out on a cross-country adventure with his family, he quickly learns the importance of family, friendship, and always being true to yourself when he becomes the one to save the day.
Shannon and her family move from the city to a farm, and Shannon starts to learn about farm life and the animals. Shannon's little sister loves the farm, and Shannon finds herself enjoying the peace and quiet of country living. As the months go by, Shannon starts to feel at home on the farm, and she even starts to think of it as her home.
The City of El Dorado is a false reality created by a powerful artifact hidden within the city. The protagonist arrives in the city and is given a tour by the city's leader. They soon realize that the people here are living in a delusion and must find the artifact to destroy it and save the city's inhabitants.