Evie’s day takes a turn before she even makes it home. By the time she reaches the porch, her smile is gone and her thoughts feel cloudy. Colton is busy practicing ninja moves, but he can tell something is wrong. What he shares next doesn’t erase what happened, but it changes how Evie sees it—and how long the feeling sticks around.

Jack had a perfect fort planned, right down to the flag. What he didn’t plan for was a wobble, a flop, and a very opinionated dog.

Some days feel like sprinkles.

Some days feel like sunshine.

And some days, Evie discovered, feel like a soggy sandwich someone forgot at a picnic.

Today was one of those mystery-mood days that kids can’t quite explain.

Xavier studied harder than ever, but the morning of the test came with a surprise he didn’t expect… a fear that felt bigger than the test itself. What he discovers next might just change the way every kid thinks about scary thoughts.