It's summer in P'found's small Appalachian town. The young man enjoys spending time with his pencil and sketch pad by the lazy river that winds through his deep river valley, but drawing isn't all there is. He's part of the Clan--a group of ragtag youngsters, led by their ever-faithful German shepherd dog.

The Clan's days of motley adventure are interrupted when the Vagabond arrives in their little town and delivers a powerful, intriguing message the townspeople will take years and years to understand. P'found is deeply affected by the man's words and finds his happy, sunny summer...