WonderWorks (1984)

Young Booker T. Washington dreams of learning how to read despite a law against it.

A klutzy teen takes a crash course in how to be a perfect person.

A 10-year-old boy in rural Saskatchewan must come to terms with his father's death and the adult world during the Depression.

1. A 10-year-old boy in rural Saskatchewan must come to terms with his father's death and the adult world during the Depression. (Conclusion). 2. A girl growing up on a fox farm in rural Canada must deal with the gender roles she is expected to conform to.

12-year-old Paul searches for a troll to prove fairy tales are real.

A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist.

A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist. (Conclusion)

The mayor of Hoboken courageously deals with a runaway 266-pound chicken named Henrietta.

The parents of a tough 14-year-old send her to one of their friends, who lives a reclusive life on a remote island.

1. An Earth girl tries to prepare children on a dark planet for the return of sunshine. 2. An Australian boy rescues and goes to great lengths to care for an emu egg.

Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. Parts 1 & 2 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.

Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. (Continuation) Parts 3 & 4 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.

Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. (Conclusion) Parts 5 & 6 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.

A computer whiz writes a program to help a friend with her homework.

A young Black girl in a quiet Mississippi town in 1965 becomes involved in the Civil Rights Movement.

A 14-year-old enlists the services of a child-advocacy lawyer when she learns her parents have divided her life in their separation agreement.

A girl befriends the illegal immigrant holding her captive on a deserted island.

Two 11-year-olds create a magical kingdom where they share their hopes and dreams.

A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites.

A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites. (Conclusion)