When third grader Charlie attends a new school, he discovers it's not easy to make friends when you look different than the other kids. Despite his disability, Charlie has a special gift not many people have: a green thumb. His gift allows him to transform his world into a colorful and magical place. Set in 1929 in a small town in Texas, this historical tale describes how the polio outbreak affected one little boy's life, and illustrates how he overcame adversity with patience, resilience, and a quiet strength.