The book follows WB, a young genius, as he moves through his life and becomes a man. He has lost both parents, and thus he became homeless. He strikes out on his own using tools his parents have taught him. He lives alone in a tree his first winter. He follows different people he meets, and they mutually impact each other? s lives. He has personal obstacles to overcome such as being only twelve years old and having albinism. The characters are both interesting and realistic; they really bring the story to life, compelling the reader to discover the outcome.
