Maisie Ferris and her family have always loved dreaming up big ideas, even if their neighbors in a small Illinois town think they are a little unusual. One day, a visiting journalist from England mentions that he has never heard of a snack called popcorn. Suddenly, Maisie and her father hatch a brilliantly wild plan. They decide to grow an enormous crop of popcorn, load it onto a ship, and introduce the crunchy, popping treat to the people of England. Against all odds, their daring business venture becomes a massive success across the ocean. Before she knows it, Maisie's wildest dreams are coming true, leading her all the way to a royal meeting with Queen Victoria herself! This delightful and adventurous story proves that with a bit of imagination and a lot of hard work, the most unusual ideas can take you anywhere.