Nineyearold Harwood isnt like other boys in 1977 Texas After losing his brother in a tragic car crash his mother takes up drinking and Harwood finds comfort in his best friend fellownineyearold Billy the mentallyhandicapped girl from down the street Together they watch the famous blimp fly overhead and craft a blimp trap to catch it for their very own Theyre teased for their special game and their friendship until one day something miraculous happens