Iris is a steampunk girl who meets a boy who tells her about a hidden world. They set off on an adventure to find it, overcoming obstacles along the way. Iris is brave and resourceful, and she eventually finds the hidden world.
Jake is a high school senior who is recruited to play college football for the University of Florida. He quickly realizes that the level of competition is much higher than he anticipated and must put in the hard work and dedication to be successful. Along the way, he makes new friends and learns valuable lessons about himself.
Jenna and Alex are excited to vacation in Florida, but their rental is in disrepair. They soon find that they enjoy the charm of the old place and feel like part of the community . By the end of their vacation, they have found a new favorite place to vacation.
Clara is a young girl who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. She enrolls in classes and quickly becomes the lead dancer in her class. She is invited to audition for the prestigious ballet company and gets the part. But she soon discovers that the ballet world is not as glamorous as she thought it would be. She must deal with strict teachers, competitive classmates, and grueling rehearsals . But Clara persists, and eventually becomes a professional ballet dancer.
Shannon is an eight-year-old girl who is reluctant to move to a new house because she will be away from all her friends. However, she is excited to learn that her new home is close to a mountain where she can go cycling. Shannon quickly meets a group of kids her age who love to cycle and they become fast friends. Shannon discovers that she loves the thrill of cycling down the mountain and the sense of freedom it gives her.
Emma is attacked by a man who tries to rape her, but she is able to fight him off and escape. She tells William about the attack, and he sets out to track down the man. As he starts to realize that the man may be after Emma for a reason other than just to hurt her, he becomes more determined to find him.
Shannon is a 10 year old girl who is sent to live with her grandparents in Oklahoma after the death of her mother. Shannon is bored and unhappy until she discovers the local cemetery. Shannon begins to explore the cemetery and learns about the history of the town and the people who lived there. Shannon comes to love the cemetery and the town.
Max is the new kid at school, and he's feeling down on Valentine's Day because he doesn't have any friends. He sees Lily, the most popular girl in school, and falls in love with her instantly. He writes her a love letter, but she just laughs and walks away. Max keeps writing love letters to Lily, even though she never responds. Finally, on Valentine's Day, Lily comes up to Max and gives him a card. She says she's been getting his letters, and she's fallen in love with him too. They share their first kiss, and Max knows that this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.