Thirteen year old Layla Rae and her brother are sent off to their grandfather's ranch while their parents work on their crumbling marriage. Layla falls from her horse and breaks an ankle, becoming bedridden. She discovers a book about ancestors who lived in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city during the Revolutionary War. She goes on a thrilling ride with her very own Founding Mother, whose bravery helps save the Continental Army and, quite possibly, the American Cause for Liberty.

After being kidnapped at birth, a young boy winds up in an abusive foster home. When he can take it no longer, he listens to and follows his dreams, as he escapes and embarks on a quest for his name and his true identity. On his journey he eludes his pursuers with the help and kindness of strangers he meets along the way. They guide and encourage him to continue his search just as he motivates them to change their lives.