Henry breaks out in brown bumps as a result of eating too much chocolate. He then gets caught up in a hijacking and learns a valuable lesson about self-indulgence.
Ten-year-old Bobby is passionate about baseball and convinced that he is a great player. The only problem is to get a chance to prove his skill, especially to his father.
Michael's diary reflects the ups and downs of his eleventh year, as he copes with braces, troublesome relatives, a little sister not yet potty-trained, the school play, and a big spelling bee.