Grace faces many changes, including moving to a new house, her mother's remarriage, the end of classmate Russell's bullying, the start of good things for new friend Crishell, and the news that she will be a stepsister again.

Marie is back, wealthy, and popular. Lena is white and poor. The two girls have almost nothing in common – except one very important thing. Both have lost their mothers. As the two are drawn to each other through their shared pain, Marie learns that Lena has a terrible secret. Marie wants to help, but is it better to keep Lena's secret or ....

Summer vacation has begun, and Grace leads the way for her friends in countless adventures such as playing circus, inventing a time machine, investigating a haunted house, and starring in a town musical. Reprint.