When the Baby-sitters are assigned jobs at the Washington Mall, they see shoplifting and expensive things being stolen. Stacey has a big scare, and the group is determined to solve the mystery.
Fifteen-year-old Greg has to face his mother's alcoholism and his own history of shoplifting and dishonesty before he can begin adjusting to their new life.
Fifteen-year-old Angel, released on probation to a foster family after being convicted of shoplifting, is anxious to make a fresh start and to be accepted by her new family and friends.
Poppy Browne makes friends with Mary Jane and Whitney after she moves to Pleasant Acres and the girls introduce Poppy to the thrill of shoplifting, but when their secret gets out Poppy will face a test of her loyalty.
A shy, artistic, fifteen-year-old girl struggles to become more assertive in dealing with her repressive parents, a rebellious older sister, and a reckless boyfriend who enjoys shoplifting.
After losing an acting role and fighting with her alcoholic stepfather, Kit is arrested for shoplifting and ordered to work, as part of her sentence, at an animal shelter.
Thirteen-year-old Cassie, bemoaning the fact that her family cannot afford designer clothes or exotic vacations, is enchanted with her rich new friend Dana, until an incident makes her see Dana in a different light.
