Chapter 1: Carrie and Nick are evacuated from London to Wales during World War II.

Chapter 2: Carrie and Nick arrive in the Welsh village of Druid’s Bottom and are taken in by the strict Mr. Evans and his timid sister, Auntie Lou.

Chapter 3: Carrie and Nick explore the village and meet the other evacuees, including Albert Sandwich and Hepzibah Green.

Chapter 4: Carrie and Nick attend school and meet their teacher, Miss Evans, who is Mr. Evans’ daughter.

Chapter 5: Carrie and Nick visit the local castle and learn about its history from Mr. Johnny, the castle caretaker.

Chapter 6: Carrie and Nick attend a church service and meet the kind Reverend Eli Jenkins.

Chapter 7: Carrie and Nick go on a picnic with the Evans family and learn about their troubled past.

Chapter 8: Carrie and Nick visit the nearby town of Drindor and witness a bombing raid.

Chapter 9: Carrie and Nick attend a Christmas party and learn about the Welsh tradition of Mari Lwyd.

Chapter 10: Carrie and Nick discover a hidden room in the castle and uncover a family secret.

Chapter 11: Carrie and Nick return to London and reflect on their time in Wales.