Twelve-year-old Miranda and her companion Bastable, an invisible catlike creature from another world, discover that they are part of the Correct Combination, a team that must stop the evil Charmer from taking over the universe.
Describes how dogs use their physical abilities, intelligence, and training by humans to perform a variety of jobs, including working in the movies, catching burglars, delivering messages, and cheering up children in hospitals.
Solly's stepmother forbids him to go the Circus Lunicus, but gives him an inflatable lizard that turns into his fairy godmother and teaches him how to turn into a space lizard as well.
Rhyming text describes how a group of children works together to build a clubhouse, using a variety of tools. Includes facts about each tool and its use.