Shannon has a long day at school but is looking forward to the bus ride home. When she gets on the bus, however, she finds that the driver is nowhere to be found and the kids are rowdy. Shannon takes charge, getting the kids to settle down and eventually finding the driver. With Jake's help, Shannon gets the bus home safely.
In "The Great Corn Festival Caper," Sammy the grasshopper sets out to learn how to fly so he can take part in the annual corn festival. With the help of his friend Kat the caterpillar, Sammy embarks on a journey of self-discovery, meeting a cast of colorful characters who teach him about the importance of being himself and following his dreams.
Linda discovers that she can travel to other dimensions, and meets a man who can do the same. Together, they explore the different worlds that exist and the possibilities that come with this ability .
Lily is a city girl who moves to a small town and discovers a journal written by a Quaker girl named Sarah who lived during the time of the Underground Railroad. Lily is inspired by Sarah's story and starts a petition to get her school to stop using racist mascots.
Sarah discovers a magical garden full of amazing creatures. When developers threaten to destroy the garden, Sarah and her new friends set out to stop them. They are successful in saving the garden and the creatures that live there.
Jenna meets a handsome stranger in the lobby of her hotel in Paris and they soon hit it off. They spend the next few days exploring the city together and Jenna falls madly in love with him. However, he's only in town for a short while and she knows she has to tell him how she feels before he leaves.
Shannon and her family move from the city to a house on the bayou, where Shannon meets Bo, a friendly alligator. When Shannon's little brother goes missing, Shannon and Bo have to brave the dark, deep waters of the bayou to find him.
Ling's Long Road To Freedom tells the story of a young girl's journey from slavery to freedom. Ling is sold into slavery after her parents are killed in a massacre. She eventually escapes and makes her way to America, where she becomes a successful businesswoman. Along the way, she must confront the demons of her past and learn to forgive those who have wronged her.