An important book that tackles a difficult subject, promoting such human values as hospitality, generosity, and open-mindedness.

Jojo and Jolie lead happy, carefree lives in their lakeside habitat until some bad news birds invade their territory, imposing their dire rule. With this threat looming, the parents of the two young birds make a desperate decision to undertake an unusual and perilous migration over the mountains. They resort to untrustworthy avian traffickers, only to be doublecrossed, forced to stay behind and hide while their children flee. Separated from their families for the first time, Jojo and Jolie now face a long journey full of dangers as they make their way toward a new life.