Young Tizra and her twin brother Tracell find their world abruptly
changed when their father is unexpectedly called to fight in a war
which promises to last much longer than the usual three-day skirmish.
Their mother -- the village healer -- enlists her children to assist
her in caring for the many refugees left wounded and homeless by the
conflict. Inspired by her mother, Tizra learns never to surrender hope
even in a time of fear and uncertainty.