The novel "I'm Not Scared" explores the playful and interesting world of childhood through the eyes of a nine year old kid. In the hot, dry summer of 1978, Michele, the main character, and his friends have nothing better to do than play new games and dares. Their small town Aqua Treverse only occupies four houses. Michele and his friends usually ride on their bikes across the deserted countryside, while the adults stay indoors shielding from the enormous heat. This gives the children the freedom to do anything they want.

Like any other gang in the world, this one has a leader as well. His name is Skull and he's only 12 years old. Skull would not even stop at forcing a girl to expose her private parts to the whole gang just to prove he is the leader and everything has to be done his way. After being falsely...