In post-Civil War New England, 12-year-old Punch is taken in by the kindly Joe McSneed, owner of a travelling medicine show. McSneed gives Punch a home and a job which puts him near Judy, McSneed's daughter, whom Punch worships. When McSneed unexpectedly dies, Punch uses his unique talents to rescue the medicine show.
In post-Civil War New England, 12-year-old Punch is taken in by the kindly Joe McSneed, owner of a travelling medicine show. McSneed gives Punch a home and a job which puts him near Judy, McSneed's daughter, whom Punch worships. When McSneed unexpectedly dies, Punch uses his unique talents to rescue the medicine show.