Life is challenging in the 1950's, no less so for rebellious Anderson Scot McKenzie who loves nothing better than evading enemy soldiers and creating chaos with his friend Trev. The river holds many secrets with one more added when Andy loses his little sister there. His parents struggle with the loss of a small daughter and their fight to survive amidst the aftermath of World War II. With his friend Trev and his dog, fondly nick-named Pissalot, nobody is safe from the gings, rocks and pranks. One day at the river they meet and become friends with a boy named Gordon but their fun is stifled by the boy's fears. Two mysteries; can they solve either?