MY BACKYARD WAS A MOUNTAIN is the story of Adan, a Puerto Ricanboy, who has one day to find a home for his pet goat, Chivo, before hisfamily relocates to New York City in the late 1950's. While searching for anew owner for Chivo, Adan discovers the promise of first love with hischildhood friend, Denise, whom he will also have to leave behind.