After he is forced out of his rural home and half-way across the world to San Francisco so his father can pursue his career in electronic development, Conor feels like nothing will ever be like what he had at home. But when in their new house Conor meets interesting new friends and finds a mysterious Willow tree in their back garden, He embarks on the most unbelievable adventure he could dream of. Conor starts to believe that moving to San Francisco mightn't have been as bad as he thought.

Emma Kindley had built up her walls and she lets no one in. Every time someone tries to break down her walls she builds them up further. No one has ever broken through. That is until Thomas McClain came along. Thomas McClain made a promise and Emma is scared he's going to break it.

Eli Washington has had enough. From manipulative 'friends' to the everyday social stresses... It can become overpowering. But when Eli begins his most elaborate escape plan yet, the town of Wateroaks is flipped on its side. Peter, the tough rough and rude. Seen emotionally torn apart... All because of the weakest kid in school? John, his family ever changing, he has no one to turn to. No one to just talk to... He's lost all connection. But when Wateroaks newest resident starts connecting with Eli especially, he doesn't know where he wants to go. For who is right and who is wrong? And in all of this does Eli get so caught up in everything, that he may get what he has always wanted... Whether he likes it or not.. ---------------------------------------------------------- A hopefully heartwarming story of a life of confusion and struggle. As even though there is dark, there will be light, no matter how bright, there will always be light.