Do you enjoy humorous stories that also tug at your heartstrings?

On an August day so hot the dandelions have wilted, a young boy, seeking relief from the heat and boredom, goes on a scavenger hunt in his house. While searching in a hall closet, he discovers an amazing treasure. An old trumpet. He can't believe his good fortune!

His imagination soon has him playing his newfound treasure in a band. To reach his goal, all that needs to happen is a short, simple task list.

For many kids, finding a musical instrument is a dream come true. Musical expression opens up a new magical world. There are incredible stories of children finding themselves and expressing their inner joy through the making of music.

Mozart was given a harpsichord and began playing chords by the age of three. At age five, he composed his first minuet and performed publicly at age six. The world is a better place because composers like Mozart discovered a musical instrument and unleashed their inner talents for the world to share.

This is not one of those stories.

What begins as a thrilling discovery soon turns into a disaster. The boy endures a series of humbling experiences throughout his childhood, all related to his accidental discovery of a trumpet in a closet.