Antonio picked a good day to snatch his son and daughter from the cold school playground. Maria was feeling particularly cross with her mother that day, and the two children hadn't seen their beloved father for over two years.
The exciting flight to Spain, Antonio's homeland, feels just like an adventure - a holiday with no end. Their windy journey through the hills is full of promise. But soon the village they are to call home feels more like a fortress, and Charlie is homesick and scared . . .
Is Maria strong enough to take on the father she loves and adores? Can she really be happy in this secret place hidden high up in the hills?