[1] The novel tells the story of a young boy who has to learn to cope with the loss of his brother in a tragic accident.
The tale of two young brothers who spend all their time together and enjoy the summer playing like any little boy would do.
Although Beau spent less time with his family, he still promised Danny that he would go to the fort every Sunday, and they always did no matter what.
A few months after Beau's death, a hurt stray golden retriever wandered into the yard.
Old Man River pumped septic tanks for a living because when he went off to war, this was the job he was assigned by the military, and when he came home, it was all he knew.
The job was never meant to stay permanent and it was something he was ashamed to tell his boys because they had believed that he fought in the war.