After escaping the clutches of the evil Hag Morag, young Zoltar Owl finds refuge with the wise old Odin-only to be kidnapped again on a rainy afternoon.Now it's up to his loyal friends, Feodor and Ceph, along with Odin's new apprentice and a ragtag band of furred and feathered companions, to bring him back.Their quest leads them through seaside towns and moonlit woods, where they camp under the stars, hobnob with polygamous sea-lions, and drop in on Denton the elephant and his traveling circus. At Hiram Hall, they feast with the eccentric Mr. Turnbull and outwit the likes of Jousting Jordan and Sir Hiram himself.But the path to Hag Morag's shack is fraught with peril-and it will take every trick (and recipe) in the book to rescue Zoltar and make it home again.A whimsical, high-stakes adventure full of magic, mischief, and talking animals-perfect for fans of The Wind in the Willows and the Septimus Heap series.