Karolina Bentley takes interest in the student exchange program at her school. Disappointed that she doesn't qualify, she still manages to become involved. She is more than willing to take in a foreign student, anxious to make a new friend. Bradley Simpson's dream is to travel to America. When he finds out his school had an exchange program, he doesn't hesitate. When Karolina and her family meet their new resident for the year, Brad, all things go well. Being the determined girl that Karolina is, she attempts to befriend the handsome British boy. As much as she's tried, he keeps away. Nothing she does works. It's like he is miles away, even when he is right there. What is his reason for so much distance? Find out in Kept Away.