A Beany Malone story: After graduating from Harkness High, Beany anticipates becoming a newspaperwoman by following in Eve Baxter's footsteps. She is shocked to learn that Eve Baxter is retiring to England and has a more experienced replacement for the writing of her column. What will Beany do for a summer job? How will Carlton help? Could Beany be seeing the boy-next-door in a new light?