Part 1

Carrie and Nick are sent to the countryside for the war were they're taken in by Mr Samuel Evans and his sister, Louisa.

Part 2

Carrie and Nick are sent to a place deep in the forest called Druid's Bottom, where they discover new secrets.

Part 3

Mr Evans' son Frederick visits, on leave from the army. The children visit Druid's Bottom, accompanied by Frederick, and Carrie learns the meaning of a message from Mrs Gotobed.

Part 4

After discovering that Mr Evans has possession of the house, Carrie makes a terrible choice that will destroy everything. She and Nick are asked home by their mother.

Part 5

With Auntie Lou gone and only a few hours left until she and Nick return home, Carrie discovers a new side of Mr Evans. However, she starts to think nothing bad will happen on the way home until she sees something that may or may not be her fault.