A student competes in a central intelligence practice event, facing challenges and self-doubt, but ultimately winning an award for their paragraph about sloths.
Terry is excited for summer break and starting 5th grade. He meets a girl named Mita who helps him overcome his struggles and they become best friends.
Max, a zombie, and his family move to Earth. Max befriends Mary, the class president, and decides to stop eating brains. He plans a zombie meeting to convince others. Max wants to return to Earth.