The Bus Bunch is a group of kids in the town of Brite Star who live far enough away from school they have to picked up every day at Holly Hill Drive by their favorite bus driver, Mr. Emerson. The adventures they share and life lessons they learn take place in Brite Star and are centered around their trips on the bus.

In The Best New Neighbors Ever, Miles and Amy are thrilled to have Jr. and Maria move in next door. Finally, someone their own age. Jr. and Maria are from Mexico and look different than Miles and Amy. Miles and Amy learn a little about Mexico and learn to love their new neighbors.