As he readies for an important interview, middle school science teacher John Martin realizes after drinking from the Fountain of Youth he randomly changes into his 12-year-old self.
While trying to cure Stanley's fear of a haunted house, John morphs into Little John. Now, he must not only figure out the mansion's mystery, but a way to make everyone think his other self isn't missing.
John's voice suddenly changes to Little John's, and vice versa,- a fact he struggles to hide from Miss Bottomly who is staying with them after injuring her ankle.