Grownups who wax nostalgic about their youth are given a visual tour through twelve terrible experiences of childhood, including bedtime monsters and "atomic wedgies.".
After graduating from the superhero academy, Melvin Beederman heads for Los Angeles, where he unexpectedly teams up with Candace Brinkwater, school play actress, to nab the evil McNasty Brothers.
The adventures and misadventures of the Quigleys--Mum, Dad, Lucy, and Will--continue, as they visit an elegant hotel, struggle with money matters, take a Mother's Day walk in the country, and consider moving to a bigger house.
Jake switches bodies with Nick Nelson, a pro wrestler, in order to rescue his friend Andy who has switched bodies with Bruce Bloom, another pro wrestler.
Zack succumbs to Rhyme Disease after being bitten by a tick during a class trip to Central Park, which causes him to speak only in rhymes and to float like a helium balloon.