Ten-year-old Andrew Barca and his momma, Alana, are trying to get out of the shelter theyÕve been calling home for the last 6 months and into a small apartment - their Rainbow In The Sky. When an unforeseen tragedy threatens their chances and hoping he can restore his momma's faith in herself and the world, Andrew decides to write her song using a 3-string guitar he's built from an old cigar box, the only three chords he knows, and advice from a wise piano tuner.
Andrew's story is a modern-day Tom Sawyeresque adventure that explores loss, grief, dreams, honesty, responsibility, loyalty, forgiveness, the merits of hard work, and the importance of keeping oneÕs promise.
Filled with a cast of colorful characters including Nettie the scavenger, Rambling Thomas, Big Nate Thatcher, Socrates the piano tuner and the notorious McClusky Brothers, ÒAndrew and the 3-String Cigar Box GuitarÓ teaches the valuable lesson that good things can happen when you have enough faith, dedication, and love.