Whipper Tornado has come to Trillium Wood wrecking the tranquillity and lives of its resident wildlife. One little critter, Hugo, has been separated from his papa in the chaos and finds himself at the mercy of what for him are strange and frightening creatures. What peril lies ahead for Hugo? Will he ever see his family again? Will the woodland creatures come to his rescue? Can a heron, a turtle and a fox set aside their personal challenges to help Hugo? And will a Great Horned Owl share his knowledge of all things far and beyond ...?