The last day of Kaile’s everyday life does not start well . . . The crazy city of Zombay is home to all sorts. Its residents include creatures of outlandish shapes, unusual sizes, uncanny skills . . . and Kaile, the baker s daughter, who simply wants to play music. When a goblin gifts her a tiny flute carved out of bone Kaile is overjoyed and plays it without hesitation. But the flute s haunting song separates her from her Shadow: that s when her ordinary life ends, and her adventures begin. Banished from her family home, will Kaile and her Shadow learn the flute s secrets? Can they change its terrible tune in time to save each other and Zombay itself from harm?