In Mrs. Buckle's third grade class, which includes Spork the alien, shy Grace wants to find the courage to perform a solo at the talent show, but her best friend needs her as a magician's assistant.
Sadie and her new poodle puppy enter into the school's talent show, but when Sadie gets a case of stage fright, her puppy must help her overcome her fear and perform.
"Mai Pham cannot wait to return to Summit Middle School after the holiday break. School was a lonely place before Carson showed up. But now Carson has gone too far. Sing in the school talent show? No way will Mai's father ever let her compete"--Back cover.
Fexlix and Fiona are guinea pigs. Felix is quiet and thoughtful where Fiona is bold and adventurous. The two best friends enter the Guinea Pig Jubilee talent show, but bullies make fun of Felix for dancing. It will take Fiona's help to face down the bullies.
"It's time for the annual Ella Mentry School talent show, and this year Principal Klutz has hired a wacky professional, Mrs. Lane, to help the kids with their talents"--.