In Book One of The Drugstore Series, the Tinsleys are introduced as the sometimes mischievous, mentally handicapped residents of Tinsley's Nursing Home.
Originally, the residents are allowed to leave the home and roam their small town independently--that is until they began causing mayhem, and the townsfolk start complaining.
While talk ensues about revoking their wandering privileges, unbeknownst to the nursing home staff, a small band of Tinsleys finds a way to circumvent any rules that might restrict their freedom.
While in the middle of a scuffle with his nemesis, the group's ringleader accidentally stumbles upon an escape route. The lovable friends start to use it to sneak out in the middle of the night, and enjoy imaginative adventures. By working together to remain undiscovered, they quickly realize that they are capable of more than they knew.
The Tinsleys is a glimpse into the lives of those outside the mainstream, the bonds of friendship, and the beauty in getting to remain a child forever.