Maya worries about starting fifth grade. She attempts to remain calm by assuring herself that she is aware of what to anticipate. However, she soon discovers that this year won't be anything like the last one. Her closest friends Jada and MJ are moved to a different class without her for the first time since kindergarten, and shy Maya finds it difficult to make new acquaintances. Since they are in the fifth grade now, she tries to act brave, but Maya is anxious! She discovers a robot named Ralph in the back of Mr. Mac's convenience store storeroom just as things start to change too quickly. Once she uses her scientific knowledge to get him going, Ralph enters a whole new realm of connection.