A girl risks everything to help a handmade creature who comes to life…

The earth is old and we are not, and that is all you must remember…

Eleven-year-old Willodeen adores creatures of all kinds, but her favorites are the most unlovable beasts in the land, known as “screechers.” The villages call them pests, even monsters, but Willodeen believes the animals serve a vital role in the complicated web of nature.

When a handmade birthday gift brings unexpected magic to Willodeen and her new friend, Connor, she’s determined to speak up for the animals she loves.

A timely and timeless tale about our fragile earth, and one girl’s fierce determination to make a difference.