In "The Power of Standing Up", thirteen-year-old Scout Finch learns the importance of justice and equality when she is called to testify in the trial of a black man accused of a crime he didn't commit. Through her father's example, Scout learns that standing up for what is right, even when it is hard, is the most powerful thing she can do.
Sarah goes on a trip to the beach to help deal with her grief after her husband's death, and she meets a man named John who helps her to see that life is still worth living.
Aspiring artist Abbey finally catches a break when she meets a wealthy art collector who is interested in her work. But she soon discovers that he has ulterior motives. He wants Abbey to paint a series of portraits of his family, but the more she gets to know them, the more she realizes that they are hiding a dark secret. As Abbey delves deeper into the family's history, she uncovers a shocking truth that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear.
The piglets on Old McDonald's farm are always getting into mischief. One day, they sneak into the farmer's house and find some delicious cookies. The farmer wakes up and catches them in the act!
Jennifer initially dislikes her weekly patriotism class, but she soon begins to see the value in it. She learns about the history of the United States and the different patriotic holidays. She even gets to make a Fourth of July float for the school parade. Jennifer begins to see that patriotism isn't just about being proud of your country. It's about understanding and respecting its history and traditions.
Lily is a young girl who befriends a cat named Jasper. Together, they explore their neighborhood and go on many adventures.
Jenna and her friends are transported back in time to a Hawaiian village, where Jenna must learn to communicate with the locals in order to find her way back to her own time. As she starts to understand their way of life, she starts to see the beauty in their culture and the strength of their community.
Shannon discovers she can travel into the stories she writes and meets others with the same ability. They are using their abilities to escape their own lives and don't want Shannon to reveal their secret.