Cole Fennety wants to buy a new bike, so he looks for a summer job. The problem is that Cole is only 14 years old and very few people will hire him as he is too young. Cole accepts a position at Sam's shop. Sam Kerrigan, the owner, is a cantankerous old man who does not talk much. Cole and Sam eventually develop a good working relationship. Unfortunately, Sam becomes ill and decides to retire, not only from work, but also from life. In the past, Sam was there for Cole, so now Cole feels he should provide support to Sam. Cole's best friend, Wayne, gets him into trouble and Cole realizes that Wayne is not a very good friend at all. .

English language arts grade 8 (2009).