Willow is a 12 year old genius and social outcast. Nevertheless, she is perfectly happy with her oddball life until her parents are suddenly killed in a tragic car accident and her world is turned upside down. But as she copes with grief Willow finds unexpected companionship in the form of a strong-willed best friend, a cynical school counselor, a taxi driver, and more unusual people who come together in this beautiful story of loss and love.