Elise Primavera

In order to save the town of Sherbet, four girls with very little in common become involved with some people and events that seem to bear a resemblance to "The Wizard of Oz."

"At Great Rapscott School for Girls of Busy Parents, Ms. Rapscott teaches her students How to Get Lost on Purpose, resulting in a series of fantastical adventures that makes each learn a little something about courage, strength, bravery, and teamwork"--

When Sophie is cast as the Sugar Plum Fairy in her school's performance of the Nutcracker, her Auntie Claus forgoes her usual fall business trip and transforms New York City into the North Pole, with some unpleasant consequences

Ralph, a fearless explorer on his way to the North Pole, meets a friendly polar bear who helps him in his journey

A farmer's young daughter shares numerous adventures with the dragon that she raises from infancy

Moe the dog and his friend Arlene can't afford to spend their winter vacation in Tahiti, so they create their own tropical paradise