Patrice is a bookish, quirky, not-particularly-popular girl. She’s thrilled when Evan Goldman, a new kid, moves in next door. However, Evan’s from New York City, and they are in Appleton, Indiana. When Evan asks her about Appleton, she’s not shy about telling him the truth: it’s “The Lamest Place in the World.” The one thing making it a little less lame? Patrice has got a new friend, and maybe even a crush on him.