Táto séria sleduje osudy mladíka, ktorý si nečakane vybuduje povesť drsňáka. Musí sa naučiť žiť s novo získaným statusom a tlakom, ktorý so sebou prináša. V priebehu príbehu spochybňuje, čo to znamená byť skutočne silný, a hľadá svoju pravú identitu medzi vonkajšími očakávaniami a vnútornou podstatou.
Admitted coward Rodney moves to Ohio, where the school bully Josh singles him out on the bus. When a stray baseball knocks Josh out just as he's about to beat up Rodney, Rodney gains an unwanted reputation as a tough guy. Will he be able to make real friends in his new school and graduate from elementary school in one piece?
Rodney Rathbone's transformation from a coward to a confident young man leads him to a summer camp filled with excitement and new friendships. However, his newfound courage is tested when he faces a bully and an old rival seeking revenge, challenging him to stand firm and prove his bravery once again.