Griffon Smith was born and raised in Washington D.C. He worked at a Jiffy Lube throughout his high school career at Greenvile Washington D.C. High School and has a small box turtle that has accompanied him through his small array of adventures since birth (the average lifespan of one is over 50 years. Who knew.) Yet, is preparing to accompany him on the largest adventure yet. Moving out to none other than London, England at Hartland University, known for their prestigious professors and students, to become a author. Griffon quickly sees that Europeans aren't fond of Americans yet does his best to fit in. Going through the adventures of life, meeting extraordinary people as well as losing them, Griffon soon realizes that life is not like he thought and these are the things he must find out on his own.