Etta Litali has grown accustomed to the superstitious behavior that comes along with being in an Italian family. But when her dad begins to spend his nights stealing signs from every city pole within three miles of their home, her house becomes overrun with dirty poster boards and the neighbors begin to notice. Stressed her dad will end up on Oprah as the man who hoards stolen signs, Etta distracts herself with a boy named Jordan. Despite Jordan's clique's ban on Etta, their connection grows into something special. Jordan starts to miss school and disappears leaving Etta confused and wondering if their relationship was ever real. Knowing Jordan is hiding something, Etta has o find a way to show Jordan he can trust her, or she will lose him. The only way to do that is to reveal to him that she's been keeping a secret too.
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