Edward Tudor and Tom Canty look alike but lead very different lives. Edward is heir to the throne of England, while Tom's father is a beggar and a thief. When the two boys meet by chance one day, they decide to trade clothes and see how the other half lives. Suddenly separated before they can change back, they are trapped in each other's place. This exciting and moving story, filled with daring exploits, will make you look at the world through different eyes as well.