Spencer faces a simple dilemma: how can he find the perfect birthday present for his friend Anna when he has no idea what she wants? For years, Anna has always managed to surprise Spencer with fun and exciting gifts, and this year, he's determined to return the favour. But Anna is a tough person to read, and to make matters worse, a school trip to New York – a trip Spencer had almost forgotten about – is just around the corner. How will he ever find the right gift in time? And will his fri...

Meet Charlie, Spencer, Brock and Anna as they embark on FOUR short misadventures in their neighbourhood. Treehouse – To impress the other kids in the neighbourhood, the four build a treehouse as the ultimate status symbol. Party – When rejected from Angelica's party, Charlie decides he's going to join it one way or another. Music – Spencer struggles to play his violin, that is, until a new kid moves to the neighbourhood who is willing to assist in teaching Spencer. Camping – The four take ...

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic li...