Willow was walking in the woods, looking for her dog Sniff. When she came across four children. Raven - unfriendly, closed of girl Fox - free spirit and carefree Hare - smart and sweet and Mouse - cowardly and timid. Their friend Bear had gone missing when searching for a monster. After reluctance, Raven allows her to become a wildthing, though she must take her shoes off first, that were the rules.