Little Boris lives alone and abandoned in a swamp. One day, a childless couple discovers him and decides to raise him. Years go by until the day Boris hears the call of the water. With the call come questions: Is he where he truly wants to be? Boris decides to return to his roots. This parable about the essence and significance of family poses universal questions that concern us all sooner or later: "How much must the people we love resemble us?" A book about integration, self-discovery, identity, home, fear of the unknown, letting go, holding on, leaving, and being left behind, and... love. Suitable for ages 6 and up.