An unexpected change puts the friendship of the group around Andi, Kirsten, Tom, and Tobias to the test: For several days now, Chalid, who has fled from Syria, has been living with Andi's family. Soon it becomes clear that Chalid has a secret that Tom's little brother Tobias is determined to uncover. He sets out to track Chalid down, while his brother Tom, who is secretly in love with Kirsten, is struggling with entirely different problems. When Tobias doesn't come home one day, everything depends on whether Chalid proves to be a true friend. Will his secret be revealed, and will Tom also find his way to happiness? This exciting class reading with contemporary relevance will captivate your students.