Ben, Jasper, and Joe befriend new kid James, who bullies them. Ben discovers James's troubled past and invites him to live with his family, becoming brothers.
Ben goes to Hawaii for summer break with his friend James and his mom. They have fun swimming, exploring, and even adopt a baby turtle named Spotty. Ben's dream of living in Hawaii comes true.
Ollie and his friends face an apocalypse with zombies, monsters, and a giant goblin. They rescue Ollie's family and defeat the monsters. The story ends with the arrival of aliens.
A child describes their favorite Christmas traditions, including the visit of an elf, baking, smashing gingerbread houses, visiting reindeer, going to Candy Cane Lane, and celebrating in Palm Springs.