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Crazy things are about to happen to 12-year-old Frankie Jackson after she signs on to compete in a reality TV show. Not only does she have to win a televised pitching competition, but she also has to figure out who burned down an abandoned houseboat and how come a 15-year-old con artist wants to become her BFF. And weirdest of all—why is she getting phone calls from someone claiming to be the “real” Frankie Jackson?

Twelve-year-old Mary Frances “Frankie” Jackson has been sent to California for the summer to live on a houseboat with her Aunt Roxy. There’s one catch—she can’t get in trouble, or it’s back to New Jersey and juvenile detention camp. Too bad that days after arriving at the houseboat community, Frankie is accused of animal cruelty (killing a cat) and has two weeks to prove her innocence. In the process, she gets to know all the eccentrics on the dock.

Ralphie is a different sort of gopher. He loves reading books, eating pizza, and hanging out with his friend, Amy. His life would be grand if only he wasn't being chased by dogs, hawks, and the evil Lady in Blue. In this audio, Ralphie and Amy share three adventures.

When Ivan visits his grandfather, George, for the summer, George barely notices him. George doesn't like kids. And he doesn't like being called Grandpa, or Gramps, or Granddad. George just wants to be left alone in his laboratory, where he invents amazing things. But within a few days, they become friends. It turns out to be Ivan's best summer ever...until something terrible happens. Can Ivan use his magic vest to travel back in time and stop the disaster?