Weather the Storms is the true story of an ordinary boy and his extraordinary dog. Living in Maine during the Great Depression of the 1930s, Lawrence and Shep face a time of upheaval and challenge. When Lawrence's father is hired to fill a sudden job opening as keeper at Hendrick's Head Light on Southport Island, the family is forced to leave their comfortable life behind and face an uncertain future. As a puppy, Shep flies with famous aviator Charles Lindbergh and his wife Anne. As a lighthouse dog, his remarkable canine senses lead to the rescue of a young couple in trouble on the sea, earning him a bronze medal.
During this coming-of-age story, the strong bond between boy and dog proves to be the only stable thing in Lawrence's world. His journey to adulthood is interwoven with the events of the time, including the triumphs and tragedies of the Lindberghs and the intriguing legend of The Lady Ghost of Southport, as well as the unique life of living at a lighthouse.