Book 2: Synopsis: Mary Lou's 'Helping HandProject Mary Lou s class visit a number of charities for theirprojects, the first being The Guide Dogs Associationfor the Blind , where they learn about guide dogs andblind people. The Naylors look into fostering Laila after her parentcar accident,until her Uncle Seve s adopts her, addressingthe issues of death,fostering and adoption. The Bake sale is a resounding success and the Naylorsmeet Gladys Henders, who has magic pendants: A largediamond and tiger tooth. The pendants have the ancientpowers of Animajep helping them on their missions toprotect endangered species,showing them visions oftheir future travel.