Fifth grader Jeremy Norbeck can tell you how far a skunk can spray its stench and what kind of shrimp makes a noise like a firecracker. After all, he's a master of wacky animal facts. When his father loses his job, it is up to Jeremy to find a way to keep his bearded dragon, hedgehog, and other unusual pets. Winning the lottery seems out of reach, so Jeremy launches his own business training new pet owners. Too bad the only customer he can find is the most annoying girl in his class. To top everything off, his best friend may be moving away. Things keep getting worse until Jeremy's TV-obsessed, sugar cereal-addicted younger brother encourages him to try for a spot on a kids' game show about animals. Could this be the break Jeremy has been hoping for?