During WWII, teenage twins (Chris and Kristy Akers, whose minds entwine to the point they have silent conversations) were sent to grandparents they’d never met.

Their grandparents' strange version of English, way of life, home doctoring, Grouchy Grandma, no outhouse, and extremely hard work caused the twins one thought.

I wanna go home!

Getting home becomes more and more complicated as they try to figure out ways to get there.