Tom has a little brother who follows him everywhere and hurts his toys and books, and an older brother who can do almost everything and won't let Tom play with his things.
As the "lump in the middle" between her "perfect" older sister and cute younger sister, Kelsey feels out of place in her family until she meets Gabe whose affection gives her the confidence she needs at home
Describes clothes and crafts throughout the Middle Ages in Europe while also discussing the everyday life of the people, their technological skills, and social and economic systems.
Demanding that Mandy decide whether she is friends with the Unicorn Club or the Angels, the Unicorns send Mandy into a turmoil and cause her to reevaluate her feelings about her companions.