Follows Mike, a police officer, as he and his partner and a police dog go through a day that includes helping at the scene of a traffic accident, searching for lost children, and visiting an elementary school.
Describes what it is like to have a loved one face a terminal illness or die suddenly, depicting the experiences of various young people in this situation and how they felt.
Bored with school, Jane, a precocious reader, neglects her homework and alienates her classmates by making up incredible stories about herself until her teacher, Ms. Sims, finds a creative solution.
