When Nellie and her sisters move in with Samantha and her family in New York City and are on the verge of being adopted by them, Samantha's uncle nearly ruins all of their plans including the friendship the two girls have for each other.

Molly befriends a war refugee named Emily Bennett, who struggles to overcome shyness.

Ruthie Smithens makes up her mind to help her friend Kit and her family when she learns they are being evicted from their house.