Shannon sets out on a journey to find her mother, meeting a cast of colorful characters along the way. Through her journey, Shannon discovers more about herself and what she's capable of.
Linda, a young woman struggling to find her place in the world, befriends a man during a walk in the park. He helps her see things in a new light and she decides to make some changes in her life.
Shannon is reluctant to move from the coast of Maine to upstate New York, but she falls in love with the ocean all over again when she meets Captain Jake, an old fisherman.
Mallory's husband is killed in a car accident, leaving her to raise their young daughter on her own. She is approached by a wealthy man who offers her a large sum of money to marry him, and she agrees. Soon after, she realizes that she is in over her head as her new husband is a controlling and manipulative man. When she tries to leave him, he makes it clear that she will never be able to escape. Mallory is trapped in a life of terror and despair, and she must find a way to break free before it destroys her.
Nine-year-old orphan Mary is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. At first, she doesn't think much of the small town. But she soon discovers that it's full of surprises. The people are friendly and there's always something to do. When Mary learns about the town's history, she realizes that Shepherdstown is a special place indeed .
A group of young turtles are forced from their home by a raging storm and must find their way back using only their wits and courage. They meet new friends and enemies along the way and discover that the world is far more complicated and dangerous than they ever could have imagined. But they also learn that they are stronger than they ever thought possible. In the end, they just might find their way home.
Keala, a thirteen-year-old surfing prodigy, sets out to save her favorite surfing spot from being developed into a resort. With the help of her friends, she enters a surfing competition with the prize money going to the winner's chosen charity. Keala's goal is to win the competition and save her beloved surf spot.
Tim's parents send him to stay with his grandparents on their farm, but Tim is not very happy about this. He soon learns that there is a lot to do on the farm and he has a lot of fun. He even learns a few things.