Chapter 1: Evacuation - Carrie and her younger brother Nick are evacuated from London during World War II - They are sent to live with a strict and unfriendly woman named Mrs. Gotobed in a small Welsh village

Chapter 2: The Little House - Carrie and Nick explore the village and discover a small abandoned house - They decide to make it their secret hideaway

Chapter 3: Mr. Evans - Carrie and Nick are sent to live with Mr. Evans, a kind and gentle man who is also a recluse - They discover that Mr. Evans has a son who is fighting in the war

Chapter 4: Hepzibah Green - Carrie and Nick meet Hepzibah Green, a local girl who is also evacuated - Hepzibah is bossy and manipulative, but Carrie and Nick become friends with her

Chapter 5: The Big House - Carrie and Nick are invited to a party at the Big House, the home of the wealthy and influential Mr. Johnny - They are treated like royalty and enjoy the lavish surroundings

Chapter 6: The Buttercup Field - Carrie, Nick, and Hepzibah explore the countryside and come across a beautiful buttercup field - They meet a local farmer who tells them about the history of the field and the village

Chapter 7: The War Effort - Carrie and Nick become involved in the war effort by collecting scrap metal and helping with the local farm - They learn about the sacrifices that people are making for the war

Chapter 8: The Homecoming - Mr. Evans’ son, Albert, returns home from the war - Carrie and Nick are excited to meet him, but he is distant and troubled

Chapter 9: The Secret Room - Carrie and Nick discover a secret room in Mr. Evans’ house - They find a box of letters that reveal a tragic family history

Chapter 10: The Return to London - Carrie and Nick return to London after the war ends - They are reunited with their parents and reflect on their experiences in Wales