Chapter One:

Beautiful was the weather in Berkeley, California on this lazy summer Saturday morning as we find ourselves outside the home of the Read family whom moved there from Elwood City seven years ago.

Hanging out in the driveway shooting free throws with his friends Tyler Materson and Mason Fletcher sixteen year old Arthur has changed quite a lot since we last left him.

"Arthur!" came the shout of his sister D.W from the front porch, "Arthur come here quick!" she shouted just as Arthur had made a shot at the basketball whom inadvertently causing him to miss.

Arthur's friends winced slightly and Arthur gave a frustrated sigh before looking at his friends.

Tyler said, "Catch ya later Arthur."

"Peace Artyman", spoke up Mason before the two parted.

Taking a deep breath Arthur headed inside to find his parents along with his sisters though he noticed Elle and Charlie weren't present 'probably down for a nap' he thought walking past his sisters DW whom was thirteen and Kate whom was eight seated at the table.

"Why'd you call me in", questioned Arthur as he opened the fridge to get a soda.

His mom answered, "I have some big news Arthur my job is being transferred back to Elwood City."

Arthur looked at his mom eyes wide behind his square rimless glasses as he asked, "You're serious we're going back", not daring to keep his hopes up.

His mom answered, "Yes we are we leave in two weeks."

"Yes alright!" cheered Arthur happy he would be getting to see his old friends again, but then he thought about the friends he'd made here Tyler and Mason those two had been so cool to him.

His mom seeming to read his mind said, "You can still keep in touch with your friends here Arthur nothing's going to change except being able to walk over to their houses everyday."

"Right thanks mom", responded Arthur with a smile before saying, "I'm going to go and tell Tyler and Mason about the move ok then I'll be back to help pack", his parents nodded.

So taking his soda Arthur headed out to go catch up with his friends, which he knew would be at Tyler's house he leapt down the front steps and headed down the sidewalk thinking of Elwood City.

He honestly couldn't wait to see his friends Buster, Francine, the Brain, Muffy, Binky, and everybody else he really missed them and he just hoped things hadn't changed too much…