382 days...that's how long Jewel's dad has been serving overseas in the war. She loves her dad dearly and has counted the days until his homecoming. But, the dad that came back from the war is not the same dad who left. Why is Jewel's dad so different? Why are the students at Jewel's new school so cruel? Why is Jewel's dad standing on the school's stage? This heart felt story brings to light what military families know all too well...the "war" does...