In this coming-of-age tale based on the books by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Alice McKinley's (Alyson Stoner) life turns upside down when her dad (Luke Perry) moves her and her brother (Lucas Grabeel) to a new town six years after their mom's death. As the shy 11-year-old tries to adjust to her new school and tough teacher (Penny Marshall), she's sometimes derailed by her imagination, but an unlikely source offers help that could lead to a brighter future.