Most of the people in Spencer’s neighborhood knew the story behind the ribbon on the willow. His friends joined in the celebration of it, but to his enemy, it signaled an attack. And when a small-town bully strikes, there’s usually no avoiding it.

But the red ribbon, an old willow, a badminton match, an abandoned house, and unexpected weather are life changing for four middle schoolers living in a small southern town. This story explores the journey the four make toward a better community and a better world.