After learning about the American Revolution on a family trip to Boston, Massachusetts, Judy Moody makes her own Declaration of Independence and tries to prove that she is responsible enough to have more freedoms, such as a higher allowance and her own bathroom.

Peter finds his demanding two-year-old brother an ever increasing problem.

Investigating the death of a man who may have been a casualty of a prank gone wrong, detective Jim Clemo is embroiled in a public debate surrounding the victim and his best friend, a Somali refugee who is unwilling or unable to reveal what happened.

Two families--one that is perfect and one that is far from it--celebrate Thanksgiving in their own loving ways.

In the quiet village of Noon Sun, Benedict Stone lives out the stagnant life of an unhappily married jeweler, until the daughter of his estranged brother arrives from America and turns his whole life upside down.

In a letter to his children, a father recounts memories of the role Steve, the tree in their front yard, has played in their lives.

Ellie's scientist grandfather has discovered a way to reverse aging, and consequently has turned into a teenager -- which makes for complicated relationships when he moves in with Ellie and her mother, his daughter.

When the moon's gravitational pull increases, causing massive natural disasters on earth, Miranda and her family struggle to survive in a world without cities or sunlight, and wonder if anyone else in still alive.

"From the lighthouse sporting a huge wreath to the Christmas Stroll along its quaint streets, holidays on Nantucket are always magical. However, while the town might be aglow like a scene from Dickens tale, unfortunately for newly married island newcomer Nicole Somerset, Christmas means a dreaded visit from her step-daughter. Headstrong Kennedy brings with her a family of her own--husband Archer and adorable 3 year old son, Maddox--but Kennedy's yet...

When D.W. is sent to her room as punishment for making baby Kate cry, it is Kate who finally makes her feel better.