A man named Pilgrim discovers a book, and the more he reads it, the more he is convicted of sin and judgment and a burden begins to develop on his back. Obsessed with discovering the truth and escaping his town, the City of Destruction, Pilgrim ventures outside the forbidden borders and begins his journey to find a Celestial City ruled by a good and noble King, meeting friends and foes along the way.
Edward White Eyes, a troubled Cherokee boy, encounters an unfriendly welcome when he is forced to bunk in Nathan's room at Thornridge Manor. The two boys remain at odds, until a treasure map captivates them both and a thief's scheme forces them to team up. Edward, Nathan, and their friends discover a mansion's secret, a mysterious treasure map, and a thrilling adventure, but Nathan makes the most valuable discovery of all!