The story of a young woman who, despite bad luck and poor decisions, never loses sight of her dreams. Set in Wallingford, Connecticut beginning in the 1960s.
After the death of her mother, a young girl tries to deal with a new town and school by visiting a fantasy world. With the help of some unexpected people, she learns how to accept people for who they are.
Alice McKinley has just moved to a new town with her father and brother. She uses her imagination to survive the embarassments of being the new girl and the miseries of Mrs. Plotkin's sixth grade class.
