Moon is not your ordinary kid. In fact, it is safe to say Moon doesn't know the first thing about being an ordinary kid. Raised in the wilderness by parents who resent the intrusion of the government, Moon grows up in an underground dwelling, no electricity, no heat, no air-conditioning, and no store-bought food. He hunts, fishes, gathers, fashions his own weapons and clothing. Until his father dies from an infection. His father's last instructions to Moon are to go to Alaska where he will find more people, survivalists, like himself. Trouble is, Moon doesn't have the first idea how to get from Alabama to Alaska. Overcome by loneliness, grief, and fear, Moon finds himself in the custody of the state of Alabama, placed in a boys' home. It isn't long before Moon breaks and takes the entire ward with him. Great survival story and a touching, tender coming of age story. Moon is a one of a kind character who you can't help but root for.