Pirates of the Retail Wasteland

Eighth-grader Leon needs a big idea for his gifted program project, so he rounds up his friends and launches an elaborate scheme involving coffee houses, pirate personas, and amateur filmmaking. What begins as a simple assignment quickly spirals into chaotic adventure, forcing Leon and his crew to navigate both creative disasters and the more mature realities of teenage life. The story mixes comedy with authentic middle school challenges, including some profanity and sexual innuendo.