"Eric the postman is not in a good place. His wife has left him, his stepsons are out of control and his house is a chaotic nightmare. In an attempt to get his bearings back, Eric turns to his hero: footballing genius, philosopher and poster boy, Eric Cantona. With a little help from his idol and a few well-meaning friends, the lost postie attempts to forge a new path for himself and win back the love of his life."--Container.

Eleven year-old Akeelah Anderson's life is not easy: her father is dead, her mom ignores her, her brother runs with the local gangbangers. She is a smart girl, but her environment threatens to strangle her aspirations. Responding to a threat by her school's principal, Akeelah decides to participate in a spelling bee to avoid detention for her many absences. Much to her surprise and embarrassment, she wins. Her principal asks her to seek coaching from...