Peter chronicles his family's vacation in Maine highlighted by the antics of his younger brother Fudge and the presence of his sworn enemy Sheila Tubman.

"Venice Beach, Los Angeles. A paradise on earth. Tourists flock to the golden coast and the promise of Hollywood. But for eight strangers at a beach-front hostel, there is far more on their minds than an extended vacation. All of them are running from something. And they all have secrets they'd kill to keep." -- Provided by publisher.

"Sofia and her family are headed to the beach for the weekend, and Sofia is packed and ready to go. But once they get to the beach house, it's obvious that Sofia did not pack basic beach gear. Will her beach trip be ruined? Spanish words are used throughout this early chapter book" --

Sofia and her family head to the beach for the weekend, but Sofia only packs one outfit, a swimsuit, and many games instead of clothes. Fortunately, her family helps out and lends her clothes, and when it rains, everyone is thankful for Sofia's games.

Lauren, Jenna, their mother, Nancy, and Lauren's daughter, Mack, are not so close. But when they are thrown together for a summer on Martha's Vineyard, these very different women must relearn how to be a family. And while unraveling their secrets might be their biggest challenge, the rewards could be infinite.