Lila is a scrappy, happy girl of ten, who loves her father. He is the best fisherman on the Queen's River, and he will tell you so himself. When a series of poor decisions brings the wrath of the River Queen upon their peaceful home, Lila runs to the woods. Lost, afraid and alone, Lila must find the courage to face her doubts, her fears, one lump of incredibly tempting cheese...and of course, the River Queen herself. With the help of some new friends, Lila learns the values of mercy, kindness, courage, truthfulness, and always doing what is right, even when it is hard. She also discovers a magical power hidden deep within her. But will it be enough to stop the angry River Queen and save her father?