The story of Tinderbox Cottage revolves around a special young man called Toby and an old dwelling known as Tinderbox Cottage, which is situated on a farm in the Kent countryside. Due to circumstances beyond their control, Toby and his parents are forced to leave their old home and move to the cottage, where his father has managed to secure employment as a mechanic and general hand. On their way to their new home Toby and his mother stop at a motorway service for refreshment where they encounter a travelling family. One of the family, known as Granny Alice, has the gift of second sight. She...