It's the last day of school; Effie and her friends are gearing up for their summer adventures to begin. Effie is feeling jealous that all her friends have such fun plans; and she is stuck visiting her dad and stepmom all summer - boring! Effie's dad is busy at work, and they are expecting a baby too; so they won't even have time to explore. Effie hopes her friends stay in touch so she can live through their experiences - and Jessie has a surprise for Effie to make her feel as if she is right there with them.