WonderWorks (1984)
Synopsis
Anthology series aimed at children and families. Many of the episodes were based on popular children's and young adult novels.
Network
PBS
Episodes
Booker
Young Booker T. Washington dreams of learning how to read despite a law against it.
How to be Perfect in Just Three Days
A klutzy teen takes a crash course in how to be a perfect person.
Who Has Seen the Wind (1/2)
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
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
12-year-old Paul searches for a troll to prove fairy tales are real.
The House of Dies Drier (1/2)
A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist.
The House of Dies Drear (2/2)
A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist. (Conclusion)
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency
The mayor of Hoboken courageously deals with a runaway 266-pound chicken named Henrietta.
Islands
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
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)
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)
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)
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
A computer whiz writes a program to help a friend with her homework.
And the Children Shall Lead
A young Black girl in a quiet Mississippi town in 1965 becomes involved in the Civil Rights Movement.
Jen's Place
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!
A girl befriends the illegal immigrant holding her captive on a deserted island.
Bridge to Terabithia
Two 11-year-olds create a magical kingdom where they share their hopes and dreams.
Words by Heart (1/2)
A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites.
Words by Heart (2/2)
A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites. (Conclusion)
Details
Original Title
WonderWorks
Status
Ended
Seasons
7
Episodes
116
Production
PBS Wonderworks, WonderWorks