Storyline:-In 1957, when second-graders Bryce Loski and Julianna Juli Baker first meet, Juli knows its love, but Bryce isnt so sure and tries to avoid Juli. By the sixth grade, in 1961, Bryce tries to get rid of Juli by dating Sherry Stalls, whom Juli despises. However, Bryces best friend, Garrett, takes an interest in Sherry and eventually tells her the truth about Bryce asking her out; she doesnt take it well. From Julis perspective, Bryce returned her feelings, but was shy. After finding out Bryce and Sherry broke up, she thought she could have Bryce back. But then they reconsider their decisions as time goes on. In 1962, Bryces grandfather Chet Duncan moves in with the family. Chet has different views about Juli. Theres a large, old sycamore tree that Juli loves which no one else understands. One day, its cut down by a group of landscapers so a house can be built there, despite Julis opposition. She becomes very depressed afterwards, as the tree let her see the world in a more