WonderWorks

1984 - 1991

Booker

1st October 1984

Episode 1

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

How to be Perfect in Just Three Days

8th October 1984

Episode 2

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

Who Has Seen the Wind (1/2)

15th October 1984

Episode 3

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

Who Has Seen the Wind (2/2) / Boys and Girls

22nd October 1984

Episode 4

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.

The Boy who Loved Trolls

29th October 1984

Episode 5

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

The House of Dies Drier (1/2)

5th November 1984

Episode 6

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

The House of Dies Drear (2/2)

12th November 1984

Episode 7

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

The Hoboken Chicken Emergency

19th November 1984

Episode 8

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

Islands

26th November 1984

Episode 9

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

All Summer in a Day / Danny's Egg

3rd December 1984

Episode 10

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.

The Box of Delights (1/3)

10th December 1984

Episode 11

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.

The Box of Delights (2/3)

17th December 1984

Episode 12

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.

The Box of Delights (3/3)

24th December 1984

Episode 13

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.

Hide and Seek

7th January 1985

Episode 14

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

And the Children Shall Lead

14th January 1985

Episode 15

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

Jen's Place

21st January 1985

Episode 16

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.

Run, Rebecca, Run!

28th January 1985

Episode 17

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

Bridge to Terabithia

4th February 1985

Episode 18

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

Words by Heart (1/2)

11th February 1985

Episode 19

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

Words by Heart (2/2)

18th February 1985

Episode 20

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

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Family Drama

Anthology series aimed at children and families. Many of the episodes were based on popular children's and young adult novels.

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