Having trespassed and explored the empty Hutchinson mansion, which seems haunted by the presence of a long-dead young girl, sixth-grader Neely and her little brother become regular visitors when emotionally disturbed Curtis Hutchinson moves in.
A group of children, entranced with Egypt, play their own Egypt game, are visited by a secret oracle, become involved in a murder, and befriend the Professor before they move on to new interests, such as Gypsies.
Chosen to become one of a group of civil and religious leaders ruling the land of Green-Sky, thirteen-year-old Raamo's experiences make him question their teachings and lead him to uncover age-old deceptions.
Twelve-year-old, independent and resentful, Robin must decide whether to go with her migratory worker family or stay at the McCurdy ranch as a companion to young Gwen McCurdy. After an exciting brush with thieves and a fire, Robin and her family settle down to a new life.
