I DONT KNOW IF THIS IS 100% RIGHT I GOT THIS FROM A SITE In the beginning, Turner is unhappy because he has moved to a new town and does not fit in. He meets Lizzie and feels at home with her and on Malaga Island. Then, he realizes that town leaders plan to make the people of Malaga Island leave their homes. As this conflict unfolds, Turner realizes that the town leaders are lying about Malaga Island, and his innocence begins to disappear. i hope this helps