A depressed 10-year-old girl becomes lost in the woods during her family’s relocation to the suburbs and discovers a world where humans can be transformed into beasts by the gods, witches, and spirits who rule it. As she navigates this new world, the girl learns valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the power of the human spirit. Through her journey, she discovers her own strength and resilience, ultimately finding her way back to her family and a newfound sense of hope for the future. experiences with the ruling class and the oppressed people of the new world teach her to look beyond surface-level differences and recognize the shared humanity in all individuals.