After eight weeks at Papp's Dog School, Henry's dog Mudge earns a certificate and lots of liver treats.

Tia Isa and her niece try to save enough money to buy a car to take the whole family to the beach.

Narrates the tale of twelve-year-old Charles Dickens who, despite poverty and long hours of factory work, still has time to discover and share the stories of other residents of 1824 London. Includes author's note about Dickens' life and some of the books he wrote.