While playing by the creek, a boy meets a turtle named Charlie. They become the best of friends, and Charlie moves in to the boy's house so that they can stay friends forever. Despite their growing friendship, a series of misadventures causes Charlie to miss his home at the creek. With the help of the woodland critters, Charlie and the boy find their place in nature. This delightful story and colorful imagery will spark an interest in the outdoors as well as illustrate the importance of leaving natural things in their biological habitat.