Synopsis
Anthology series aimed at children and families. Many of the episodes were based on popular children's and young adult novels.
Episodes
1E1BookerYoung Booker T. Washington dreams of learning how to read despite a law against it.60m2E2How to be Perfect in Just Three DaysA klutzy teen takes a crash course in how to be a perfect person.60m3E3Who Has Seen the Wind (1/2)A 10-year-old boy in rural Saskatchewan must come to terms with his father's death and the adult world during the Depression.60m4E4Who Has Seen the Wind (2/2) / Boys and Girls1. A 10-year-old boy in rural Saskatchewan must come to terms with his father's death and the adult world during the Depression. (Conclusion). 2. A girl growing up on a fox farm in rural Canada must deal with the gender roles she is expected to conform to.60m5E5The Boy who Loved Trolls12-year-old Paul searches for a troll to prove fairy tales are real.60m6E6The House of Dies Drier (1/2)A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist.60m7E7The House of Dies Drear (2/2)A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist. (Conclusion)60m8E8The Hoboken Chicken EmergencyThe mayor of Hoboken courageously deals with a runaway 266-pound chicken named Henrietta.58m9E9IslandsThe parents of a tough 14-year-old send her to one of their friends, who lives a reclusive life on a remote island.60m10E10All Summer in a Day / Danny's Egg1. An Earth girl tries to prepare children on a dark planet for the return of sunshine. 2. An Australian boy rescues and goes to great lengths to care for an emu egg.60m11E11The Box of Delights (1/3)Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. Parts 1 & 2 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.60m12E12The Box of Delights (2/3)Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. (Continuation) Parts 3 & 4 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.60m13E13The Box of Delights (3/3)Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. (Conclusion) Parts 5 & 6 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.60m14E14Hide and SeekA computer whiz writes a program to help a friend with her homework.60m15E15And the Children Shall LeadA young Black girl in a quiet Mississippi town in 1965 becomes involved in the Civil Rights Movement.60m16E16Jen's PlaceA 14-year-old enlists the services of a child-advocacy lawyer when she learns her parents have divided her life in their separation agreement.60m17E17Run, Rebecca, Run!A girl befriends the illegal immigrant holding her captive on a deserted island.60m18E18Bridge to TerabithiaTwo 11-year-olds create a magical kingdom where they share their hopes and dreams.60m19E19Words by Heart (1/2)A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites.60m20E20Words by Heart (2/2)A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites. (Conclusion)60m
