On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.
Disliking her name as written in English, Korean-born Yoon, or "shining wisdom," refers to herself as "cat," "bird," and "cupcake," as a way to feel more comfortable in her new school and new country.
Jack describes the kind of car he would build--one with amazing accessories and with the capability of traveling on land, in the air, and on and under the sea.
Life at Ella Mentry School gets a lot more interesting when the self-proclaimed nerd Mrs. Yonkers takes over the computer lab, and a new rule goes into effect banning all junk food.
When the hippie crossing guard, Mr. Louie, puts a love potion in the water fountain before Valentine's Day, everyone at Ella Mentry School falls in love.
A.J. and his friends launch their own investigation when they get stuck with weird substitute Ms. Todd, and begin to suspect she has kidnapped their regular teacher in order to take over the job.