What would you do if someone mistreated your family and friends? Allie and her best friend Winifred live in the freshwater marshes of Mississippi. They spend their days with their families, with one another, and with a special pact they have made. One day, something in the marsh changes when unexpected visitors show up. Will the families of the marsh be okay? Will the pact that Allie and Winifred made with one another stand the test? Find out, in this heartfelt story, how Allie decides to react when her family and friends are in danger.