Sixth-grader Bryan is a good student who has focused on his studies instead of friendships, due to following his mother's advice. She's seen how the wrong friends can lead someone astray, so when she encourages him to befriend Mike, Bryan discovers the joys of friendship. However, Mike doesn't show his true nature to teachers and parents. When he starts pressuring Bryan to activities and behaviors that are unkind or illegal, Bryan has to decide how to respond.

This middle-grade book can help classes or families have conversations about friends and their influences and how to navigate those situations.