'We were nearly there when some figures blocked our way. I went cold all over. This was no chance encounter. They had planned this and waited for us. This was it.' 'Move out of the way, Blackie ' the skinhead said. 'We got business with your friend.' Star Smith has enough problems in life, trying to keep her wacky family a secret. Then a black girl arrives on the scene.... With the racist attitudes of kids in her area, Star knows that if she befriends Ebony, she could lose more than her reputation.