Shannon is a nine-year-old girl who moves with her family from California to the Oregon Territory. She quickly becomes bored and lonely until she meets Sarah, a girl who lives on a nearby farm . Sarah introduces Shannon to a whole new world of adventure, and the two girls explore the Oregon wilderness together.
Tony Hawk is a thirteen-year-old skateboarder who competes in the X Games. He's determined to win the gold medal and prove that he's the best in the world . However, Tony faces stiff competition from other top skateboarders. Can he rise to the challenge and come out on top?
This collection of poems celebrates childhood memories, from the innocent joys of playing make-believe to the bittersweet nostalgia of looking back on happy times gone by. Through simple, lyrical language, the poems capture the magic of childhood and the special bond between parent and child.
Nina, an 11 year old city girl, is bored with her life. She decides to take matters into her own hands and sneak out of her apartment to explore the city. She has the time of her life, exploring all the different neighborhoods and meeting new people. When she finally returns home, she knows that she'll never be able to go back to living her life the same way.
Scout, a thirteen-year-old girl, is sent to live with her father in a small town in Maine. She soon discovers that her father is a famous author, and that she has a lot to learn about him. As she gets to know him, she also learns about the town and its residents. She soon discovers that there is more to her father than she ever knew , and that she has a lot to learn about herself.
Lizzy and her friends find a family of monsters living in an old, abandoned house and quickly become friends with them. They spend their days playing games and having fun together.
Lily is a young girl who loves to dance. When she grows up, she finally achieves her dream of becoming a professional dancer. She travels the world, performing for adoring fans and loving her life.
Timmy is a young boy who loves trains. He befriends an engineer and gets to ride on a beautiful old steam engine. Timmy has a great time travelling on the train across the country.