Relates how Mafatu, a young Polynesian boy whose name means Stout Heart, overcomes his terrible fear of the sea and proves his courage to himself and his people.
Even though she is older, Claire is not as brave as her sister Jess. Then one day, Jess's teddy bear is kidnapped by bullies, and Claire surprises herself by coming to the rescue.
Sylva Bell is not old enough to attend the Fairy Ball with her sisters Clara, Rosy, and Golden, but when a horde of trolls crashes the ball, Sylva bravely comes to the rescue.
Although terrified of dogs, nine-year-old Sara forces herself to face a Labrador retriever and a Dalmatian in order to help her next-door neighbor, who has fallen and broken her leg.