It's Maddie's first day at chess club, and she's a little lonely because Mum can't come with her. But she soon meets a cool new friend, who helps her settle in. Before long, that desert island feeling turns into a tropical paradise.

Mum is taking Maddie and Triggs to McGinty's farm to hear his world-famous animal orchestra. But McGinty's star performer, Gary the Chicken, won't come out of his coop! Can Maddie use her musical skills and expert diplomacy to save the day?