When Jason arrives, Georgie is initially thrilled to see him, despite his absence from her life for years. As time goes on, however, she begins to realize that he may not be the loving father she remembers. He is aloof and distant, often disappearing for days at a time, leaving Georgie alone to fend for herself.
One day, Georgie discovers that her father is actually a scavenger, known locally as a "scrapper," who makes a living by gathering scrap metal and selling it for cash. At first, Georgie is intrigued by this dangerous world of scavenging, but when Jason gets into trouble with some violent scrapyard owners, Georgie finds herself in over her head.
As Georgie struggles to navigate her newfound independence and come to terms with her father's true character, she also begins to uncover some disturbing secrets about her mother's death. With the help of her new friend, a rebellious girl from her building, Georgie sets out to uncover the truth and protect her family, even if it means risking everything she holds dear.
Scrapper is a heartwarming and emotional coming-of-age story about a young girl's journey to find herself and forgive those who have let her down.
