The August Lea is a vast, mysterious land made up of many wild and dangerous environments from meadows to valleys, and mountain ranges to swamps, but the animals living there have niched out their own, quaint forms of civilzation! The Longtail family from the idyllic mouse city of Triplethorn is swept up into a fantastic adventure when a mysterious note and package arrive under equally mysterious circumstances! The package is from Katrina Longtail's husband, Gamble, but there's just one problem; he's supposed to be dead! While her son, Nimble, is away across town, a vicious storm traps everyone indoors. Their home is vandalized, and Katrina is abducted by horrible swamp rats looking for a map created by her deceased husband! In this not-so-classically-told tale of swords and sorcery, follow Nimble, Katrina, and a host of other animals as the details of an ancient prophecy unfold and come to life! Can the warrior from an ancient prophecy, along with a mixed band of animals and a rag-tag, volunteer army stop a deadly invasion, or are they just prolonging the inevitable? With superior planning, the aid of some highly unlikely allies, and the right amount of luck, the mice may yet prevail!