Zeddle is a four-inch-tall borrower boy from a wild forest clan. While out with his little sisters gathering supplies, he runs into the giant witch of the woods. The witch curses him and teleports him to a strange land.
After being separated from his parents, Colan is left alone to fend for himself.
Throughout his journey, he faces hardship after hardship and learns despite himself that for a borrower, the best way to survive is to master the art of deception of humans and borrowers alike.
But what will happen the day all his lies are uncovered?