A rope passed down through the generations frames an African American family's story as they journey north during the time of the Great Migration.

"On his first day at a brand-new school, David finds himself alone at recess after his classmates race off to their favorite activities. Kids are on the swings, playing soccer and busy with video games. But David has a pocketful of rubber bands for his favorite jump rope game. Can making friends be as easy as a hop, skip, and a jump?"--