Willodeen adores creatures of all kinds, but her favourites are the most unlovable beasts in the land: strange beasts known as 'screechers'. The villagers of Perchance call them pests, 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, she's determined to speak up for the animals she loves. 9+ A timely tale about our fragile earth, and one girl's fierce determination to make a difference.