In this novel that unites characters from "The Giver" and "Gathering Blue," Matty, a young member of a utopian community that values honesty, conceals an emerging healing power that he cannot explain or understand.

From multiple perspectives, tells of a time capsule project and the middle schoolers who contribute, including future journalist Nora Tucker and newcomer Elidee Jones, whose brother is in the local prison.

When his family moves to tiny Petersville, eleven-year-old Tris stops focusing on his perfect sister, Jeanine, by using his cooking expertise to revive a town tradition of chocolate cream doughnuts.

When the neighborhood kids don't have a place to play ball, Mighty Mike decides it's time to build a ball field.

When Mighty Mike finds Daisy hurt on the broken down playground, he knows he has a new job for the weekend.

Ranger Woods wants Mighty Mike to build a nature trail up Mount Impossible, but Mike doesn't think he can do it until he remembers what his grandfather taught him about trying.

After twelve-year-old Anya fails to make the soccer team, she decides to pursue her true passion, musical theater, and, with the help of her sister and new friend Austin, pulls together a summer theater troupe.

"With a countdown from one to ten and back woven in, this celebration of music and community brings to life a shared moment in a diverse neighborhood where everyone comes together to make one sweet song"--Provided by publisher.

The Giver: Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives. -- Gathering blue: Lame and suddenly orphaned, Kira is mysteriously removed from her squalid village to live in the palatial Council Edifice, where she is expected to use her gifts as a weaver to do the bidding of the all-powerful Guardians....

Adventure awaits in another exciting trip through Happy County-where each new season packs plenty of surprises! Farmer Del rides his tractor through the crops all summer long, Jimmy and Sammy search for Grammy Tammy in the autumn corn maze, Dolly and Molly build an igloo with the fresh winter snow, and Mr. Humdinger's flower garden buzzes with pollination when spring arrives. With every page turn, discover lovable characters and educational content...