Chris convinces his father to accompany him to the father-son competition at the annual newspaper boy picnic.

Chris becomes a house sitter in an old Victorian house that appears to be haunted.

While delivering papers in the bad side of town, Chris meets a group of young hoodlums and he decides to ""take back the streets"" by helping the kids.

After destroying her kitchen, Chris becomes Sharon's slave to work off the $2000 in damage and she also breaks his will.

Chris loses his wallet in the big city, and the big city give him the key to the city and other perks to make him feel better.