<p>This book follows a year in the life of a young boy from his ninth birthday until his tenth birthday. A mix of humor drama sadness and enlightenment tie the story together.</p><p>The period runs from April 6 1963 through April 6 1964. The story is set in the small northeast Georgia town of Toccoa. The author uses actual events and experiences to help develop a fictional story that incorporates subtle positive values when practical.</p><p>It is an intriguing book for growing ten-year-olds as well as for anyone who has ever turned ten years old.</p>