Kaylah wakes up feeling hopeless and alone in a refugee camp. She has escaped civil war, but now has a new enemy when "the leering man" and his friend become intent on stealing her money. Strangely, this latest predicament awakens Kaylah's fight and determination. When a chaotic disaster befalls the refugee camp, she faces another loss, and embarks on a new journey. Kaylah finds support and friendship in an unlikely person and discovers that her mother's advice to focus on helping others when feeling down yourself can propel you forward.