Sam is a fifteen-year-old New York City boy who does not care for city life. He's annoyed and angered by the fact that he has to share his things and space with eight siblings. Sam discovers his grandfather owns an abandoned farm, so he makes up his mind to leave home to live in the wilderness of the mountains. Sam builds shelter using a hollowed tree, hunts for food, and picks up survival skills along the way. After enjoying his newfound freedom for a time, Sam begins to yearn for human companionship. The raw exposure of the wilderness provides no comfort. Two teenage boys, Matt and Tom, from a nearby town both spend time visiting Sam at his treehouse. Each time a visitor departs, the absence leaves Sam with a profound feeling of emptiness, and he begins to think hard about his choice to live in isolation. Two years pass before Sam's family decides to join him on the farm. This decision leaves Tom with mixed emotions: he feels excited and relieved that he will no longer be alone, but also sadness for his lost independence. In the end, Sam finds balance and comfort in being near his loved ones while still utilizing his newfound ability to live off the land.
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