An adventure of a young girl which also revolves around her dislike of school and the possibilities of home schooling. Flora lives with her mother on a boat, near to her best friend Joss. When newcomers arrive to live in a big house nearby, Joss soon makes friends with Tan, who is schooled at home by his father. Flora's new friendship causes problems between herself and Joss, but it seems that Joss has far greater problems that she can't discuss. There is something more sinister going on.