Liam is starting at a new school, and he is worried about making new friends.When a classmate asks about Liam's cleft lip, Liam is afraid the boy is making fun of him.But in class that afternoon, Liam discovers that what makes him different also makes him special, and that is a reason to be proud.Young readers will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong eight-year-old Liam Kingbird.