Courgette is a bit of a weird nickname, but of course you stick to it when your mother gave it to you and she just died in an accident. At the Foyer des Fontaines where he arrives, Courgette will meet other children a bit like him, sometimes tough on the outside but tender on the inside. Having a group of friends, talking about life and making jokes, there are things to discover and learn. And why not, even, be happy.