Frannie opens a fortune telling business at school after assisting Star, who reads tarot cards at a surprise party for Frannie's father, but soon it becomes clear that making up fortunes can cause a lot of trouble.
Franklin decides to hold a surprise going-away party for Skunk after seeing a "sold" sign on his friend's house, but he ends up being surprised himself.
Emily and her friends, having met a new girl at the pool whom they want to be part of their group, start to become suspicious when she always makes excuses about why she cannot hang out with them.
Amy is very excited about the special sleepover she has planned for her tenth birthday until her friends get the chance to go to a concert the same night, and meanwhile, she worries that her family will be moving again.
"A unique, spunky, multiracial, bilingual girl plans a one-of-a-kind birthday party and hopes her abuelita (grandma) will be able to come from Peru to join the festivities. Includes an author's note and glossaries"--Provided by publisher.