Jilly Jonah is a grumpy loner who likes reading books and doing science experiments. She does not like hanging out with other children. When Jilly finds herself stranded in Whey Wood, she discovers three lost children, each trapped in a story from long ago. From badger to eagle, from She­-Being to Foglings, Jilly battles to overcome her fears to coax, carry and cheer the lost children to the edge of their world. And all with the whisper of Stegalegs.