Ada has never been able to be social because her mother is ashamed of Ada’s twisted foot, which makes it a struggle for Ada to even walk. Jamie, Ada’s little brother is sent away from London to escape the looming war and Ada takes the opportunity to join him. The two find a kind woman who takes them in. The two siblings learn more about the world, their new caretaker and themselves, but as the war comes to an end, who knows if this moment of bliss will stay? Will Ada and Jamie have to go back to London?