Paulie dreams of traveling the world, and with her red umbrella by her side she is ready to tackle anything. But when she loses her umbrella on the Paris Metro, Paulie must face the city's streets without her trusted companion.An eventful day and a chance encounter with a wise new friend teach Paulie what it truly means to be a world nomad.In this exquisite and sensitive tale, Baverstock captures a young person's wonder and embarrassment in a new country, deftly weaving humour, wisdom and a celebration of life.