Making new friends is not always easy. Emma is frustrated when she has trouble making friends after moving to a small town in Alabama. But when she agrees to keep the beloved class pet, Charlie B the hamster, a few weeks in the summer, things start to change. Little does she know, Charlie B has a plan to help her gain new friends. The adventures during those few weeks allow Emma to embrace her new school, her new town, and make new friends along the way. With Charlie B's magic, Emma soon discovers how willingness to open up to others not only brings confidence in herself but also creates new and lasting friendships.