Braxton Hickman is assigned to write his autobiography for his senior English project. In it he reminisces about his childhood neighborhood, friends, and memorable events; but the focus of the manuscript revolves around a horrible event that he and his friend witness on their odyssey down the Little River. This event changes his life, his optimism, and his belief in human decency. Braxton has to come to terms with what he witnessed, and with the help of his beloved father he learns a valuable lesson about life and love.