In the summer before middle school, eleven-year-old Bug must contend with best friend Moira suddenly caring about clothes, makeup, and boys; a ghost haunting; and the truth about Bug's gender identity.

Max's class goes to visit a farm and after visiting the animals, having dinner, and learning to square dance, the children go to bed in the hay loft. Later, Max and Theresa, his best friend, sneak out for their own adventure.