Owen's Magic Backpack

Owen is 8 years old. He lives in Vermont with his Mom and Dad, his sister and brother, and his dog named Kayo.
Owen has a bright red backpack. That backpack is MAGIC. Owen keeps that Magic backpack with him night and day. Owen could not live a single day, a single hour without that Magic backpack.
Do you know why Owens backpack is Magic?
His backpack is Magic because it is stuffed full of
GREAT EXCUSES!
No wonder Owen takes such good care of it. But then, one day, something terrible happens..!