Carry Me Home

In 1947, a widow named Harriet and her children, Carrie and Brian, live in rural New York, still adjusting to the loss of Harriet's husband, who died in World War II. Carrie, a tomboy, spends time with boys and has built a clubhouse with them. She and her friends often play pranks, including stealing one of the puppies from their mentally challenged neighbor, Charlie. Harriet begins a courtship with a man named Bernard, but Carrie is upset by her mother's new relationship and wants it to end. Carrie's growing anger and jealousy lead to more destructive behavior, including ruining Mr. Grizzle's garden and sabotaging his tractor by pouring sugar into it. As a result, Grizzle takes Charlie's remaining puppies. Later, Grizzle's barn is destroyed by fire. Eventually, Carrie realizes she must mature and apologize to her mother and neighbors for the pain and trouble she has caused.