At almost eleven years old, Joe wants two things: to have at least one friend and to fit in at school. 

Lacking in confidence, and an easy target for the school bully, Joe's life is thrown into turmoil by the disappearance of his foster dad.

When a lucky find at school leads Joe to question his place in the world, he turns to a mystery item from his past to see whether it can provide any answers.

The real adventure begins when Joe and his gran turn amateur detective. What will they uncover, and will Joe find all the answers he is looking for?