After the deadly 2011 earthquakes in Christchurch, Eddy Smallbone must naviate the ruins of his hometown along with the ruins of his person a life. A Catholic-school dropout, Eddie is trying to break free from his eccentric uncle and mourn the death of his dog. Eddy starts a pet-sitting business, and meets an extraordinary cast of character. Meanwhile, his former girlfriend is back in town and his best friend is suffering from a mysterious illness....

Arriving at a new library, Book discovers kids don't care for old books that have dusty yellow jackets and torn pages and devises a hilarious plan to fit in, but after several failed attempts finally learns to accept itself just the way it has always been--spelling "misteaks" and all.

"Mr. Fish and his friends are back to turn little pouts into big smiles over and over again! Each of these 12 short stories can be read aloud in about five minutes . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"It's almost the first day of school and everyone is busy getting ready. A young girl and her mom pack a healthy lunch, fill her backpack with supplies, pick out a colorful outfit, and take a special photo... but is that everything she will need for her big first day?"--

Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.