Twelve-year-old Deza Malone is the smartest girl in Gary, Indiana, during the Great Depression. When her father leaves to find work and doesn't return, Deza, her mother, and her brother Jimmie embark on a difficult journey to Flint, Michigan, in search of him and a better life. Through hunger, hardship, and prejudice, Deza's incredible intelligence, resilience, and her family's unwavering love help them face overwhelming challenges. This is a powerful story about holding onto hope, dignity, and your dreams when the world seems against you.