In 1934, Kit faces a very different Christmas because of her family's financial problems and allows her pride to estrange her from her best friend.

"Molly's facing changes and challenges. She's growing up while the world is at war. Molly desperately misses her dad, who is in England helping wounded soldiers. Her mom is busy at the Red Cross. Everyone is focused on working to win the war. Toys, treats, and holiday surprises are scarce. But Molly's imagination can't be rationed. She brings her friends together for the school's Lend-a-Hand contest, and she makes Christmas memorable for her family....