Bombi, nicknamed for his ability to destroy soccer balls with a single kick, is a central character in a fun and imaginative adventure among the children in his neighborhood. Olivier Marechait, his real name, is known for his exceptional strength, which made ball games with him problematic.

 

One day, Lucie, a child full of ideas, suggests a new game adapted to Bombi's strength: an object throwing competition. For Bombi, an old tractor tire is chosen, being the only object sufficiently robust. During their game, Bombi throws the tire with so much force that it ends up getting stuck in a tree.

 

Instead of becoming discouraged, the children turn this incident into a new source of amusement. They make up various games around the tree, including humorous attempts to retrieve the tire and imaginative stories about how the tire got there. The tree, nicknamed “The Tire Keeper”, becomes a gathering place and a symbol of their friendship and creativity.

 

The story ends on a happy note, showing how the children turned a problematic situation into a memorable adventure, celebrating friendship, imagination and the ability to find pleasure in the most unexpected moments.