A family move into a barn deep in the countryside. The farmer who turned the old threshing barn into a house, had the foresight to build owl nesting boxes into the loft. The children, Fiona 8 and Max 6, are delighted to discover that they share their new home with barn owls. They are fascinated by the owl activity around the barn, little realising that with the help of a mysterious Owl Lady, they are about to ensure the unexpected survival of a young owl.