Deonna, a young, shy girl, spends hours staring at the turtles in her class room. One day her teacher, Ms. G., curious about Deonna's attraction to the turtles, learns through conversation all she needs to know about Deonna to help the shy girl discover who she is and to help her on a new life's journey. Ms. G. is a gifted teacher who takes a special interest in her students, especially those who aren't popular and who are often overlooked by their peers. She desperately wants to see Deonna play joyfully and express her own creativity, so she sets a plan in motion to help Deonna come out of her shell. Ms. G. introduces Deonna to Shu Shu, another shy classmate, hoping for a match of souls. From this point forward, Deonna's life begins to transform. With Ms. G.'s guidance and Shu Shu's companionship, Deonna slowly breaks out of the safety of her shell. As Deonna's effervescent personality begins to shine, her new freedom within sets her soaring like an eagle through life like she could never have imagined