Based on William Morris' boyhood memoir, Willie is an 8-year old who looks destined to grow up a lonely kid. His only friend next door is going off to boot camp, and his classmates beat him up for reading books instead of playing ball. That's until he receives the best gift on his ninth birthday - a Jack Russell puppy, Skip. Who says money can't buy you love? It bought Willie a childhood companion and a whole lot more. Skip leaves his friendly mark in the community and soon enough, helps his owner fit into it like comfortable shoes.