This is the story of a boy named Richard. He and his Mom moved to a new neighborhood since his parent's separation. One Friday night, during a fearsome thunderstorm, Richard is alone at home waiting for a pizza delivery. He needs to pass the time and decides to explore his new house. During his search, Richard stumbles into a hidden room and finds a wooden box holding treasured toys and a special football. This discovery leads to an adventure in valor, friendship, and self-esteem. This book is fiction-fantasy and directed toward ages six to nine. It is suitable for a classroom library and hopefully helps children understand that they have the strength and courage to make a positive change in their world. ** A "Magic of Motherhood" publication **