Intrepid - a fancy way of describing the heroic or courageous actions of another person A quality I wish I possessed. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> A shy, timid girl is thrown into a life of danger and uncertainty after the untimely death of her parents. After being sent to live with her estranged cousin, she has trouble learning to cope with the pain, as well as the drastic change of scenery. With the support of an unlikely group of friends, the days start to go by easier. Then, as if she hadn't been through enough, she gets thrown into the real world.