In 1977 San Francisco, Julie wants to be just like her new friend Carla, until she discovers that Carla is either in big danger or telling big lies.

Grace has a real talent for baking and a passion for making delicious dreams come true. When her mom announces a trip to visit relatives in Paris, Grace isn't so sure about leaving her friends and their cupcake business.

World War II turns Molly's family upside down. While her father is away, war breaks out on the McIntires' home front.

When wedding guests and their dogs arrive at Seaview House, Natalia agrees to watch and walk all the guests' dogs but runs into trouble when one of the dogs goes missing.

In 1812, ten-year-old Caroline becomes frustrated that her friend Rhonda and cousin Lydia are suddenly acting too grown up to enjoy winter fun with her, and her hurt feelings lead to dangerous decisions. Includes historical notes about growing up in the early nineteenth century.

"Elizabeth Cole and her best friend Felicity Merriman are 'the merriest girls in Virginia'--at least, that's what Felicity's father calls them. The girls' favorite form of merriment is teasing Elizabeth's annoying sister Annabelle. When Annabelle Bananabelle becomes engaged, impish Felicity and very funny Elizabeth prove that they are the merriest mischief-makers in Virginia, too! But when their mischief-making heats up, they end up creating big trouble...