Jack has always known that he and his little sister, Lily, are different to other children, but he doesn't know why - until the family moves to North Cyprus. Jack thinks he's going to like it here; school is okay, he makes new friends, and Lily is happy too. Then one afternoon, Jack and Lily are involved in an earthquake and their world is turned upside down. Jack not only finds out his dad isn't exactly his dad, but that none of his family is exactly human either... The whole family is thrown into danger, and Jack knows it's his job to protect Lily, whatever that takes. In pursuit of illegal animal hunters, a strange school teacher, and the truth, Jack does his best - but he is only nine years old, will his best be good enough?