The story explores the significant influence of First Nations Peoples on the outcome of the War of 1812. Without First Nations involvement, the borders of Canada and America might have been vastly different. The graphic novel features important personalities like Tecumseh, John Norton, Joseph Brant, and others who played significant roles in the war. The narrative begins in a contemporary setting where Chris and Angie are working on a school project about the War of 1812, but they are finding it tedious, until Chris' grandfather, John Montour drops by. He suggests that Chris and Angie come for a drive with him. Along the way, he tells them stories about the War and those events begin to come to life. The trio end their road trip at The Big Wheel restaurant where they meet up with some of John's friends, who are all elders from different Nations. Each of them shares a part of the story of the War of 1812 and by the end, Chris and Angie both better understand an important part of their shared history and realize it is now their turn to carry the story forward.