Fifteen-year-old Neil lost his brother to suicide one year ago, and in the process, he lost his voice.
Now, with his parents drifting apart and another first day at a new school, his life feels like it's spiraling out of control.
That is, until Neil meets a high school counselor who gets him involved in the Polar Bear Club, where he connects with a group of classmates he can finally relate to.
As their friendship grows, so do their adventures.
Life throws out many challenges, and death forces.