A young cancer victim, Rafe, tells of his experiences and reveals his innermost feelings in a series of letters to Mr. Kapps, his favorite comedian. He receives reluctant replies from Mr. Kapps' secretary, but will Mr. Kapps himself ever write back to him? Living under the shadow of death does not stop Rafe in his quest for the love of a girl who doesn't seem to know he exists. Will Rafe win the girl by befriending her current boyfriend? Rafe finds himself in a challenging friendship with a fellow patient as they attempt to build a P-38 model airplane. Will he win the battle with cancer? Will the model P-38 fly? Read Dear Mr. Kapps to find out.