Milla Bloom admires the way her best friend Honey Wine seems to confidently and seamlessly glide through life. Her large family is boisterous and fun, very different from Milla's quiet household of four, and she's the perfect companion for navigating their close-knit Jewish neighborhood, where they attend bat mitzvahs, deliver meals to the elderly, and shop at thrift stores. So when Honey transfers to Milla's school where they'll attend the sixth grade together, Milla is thrilled. However, things don't work out quite as planned. Milla finds herself jealous of Honey's ability to make her own way. However, Honey's presence isn't all bad; it gives Milla motivation to break free of her shadow and with the help of a teacher and family, she finds a way to do so.