The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?
Molly Mouse just wants to write a poem, but she can't find the perfect idea! Then she sees her friends Rabbit, Goose, Frog, and Pig. They are looking for an idea also -- what to get Turtle for his birthday? But when they all come up with the very same idea, what will they do? Then inspiration strikes? Molly has the best idea of all! If she uses her poetry and they all work together, Molly and her friends can create the most original birthday present ever.
On New Year's Eve, 1940, James Paradine makes a speech to his family. Valuable documents have disappeared and the culprit has until midnight to confess. A few minutes after twelve James is dead and it is up to retired governess turned private detective Miss Silver to solve the mystery.