For Abbie, the woods behind her house provide a refuge from her parents' constant bickering. When two boys break pop bottles in the pond, Abbie determines to stop the damage. However, her attempts to protect her sanctuary--and a nest of baby robins--only escalate the damage. A feud is born that threatens to destroy the woods she loves.

Twelve-year-old JJ loves photography, but how can she become really good without a decent camera? A photography contest gives her the chance to win an expensive new camera. But JJ's aunt moves in under mysterious circumstances, and JJ finds her more than annoying. Lost photos, a wayward cat, and a sick great-grandmother. How can JJ achieve her dream when everything keeps going wrong?