Stolen from Fairyland by the enigmatic Red Wind, young troll Hawthorn finds himself transformed into a human boy in the bustling city of Chicago. Left with a bewildered human family, he must navigate an unfamiliar world, hiding his true nature while grappling with the peculiarities of human life.

As he attends school, Hawthorn discovers both the kindness and the cruelty of humanity. Torn between his longing for Fairyland and his new experiences, he struggles to find where he truly belongs.

Will Hawthorn embrace his new life, or will he find a way back to the magic of Fairyland?