Ofia is a village of rude, lazy and manner less children. But Ezigbo, a poor orphan is an exception. She is kind, considerate and hardworking, unlike her twin sister Nwaka, who is just as lazy and unfriendly as the other children in the village. Ezigbo's encounter with a strange old woman one fateful day will help guide the children of Ofia towards the path of kindness and diligence.