During a global pandemic, a young boy named Clay is facing a long summer of isolation, fighting with his sisters to use the computer, and video calling his friends. Taking to the woods behind his home, Clay begins exploring and meets Elphinore, an elegant dog with a collar who can speak. Elphinore becomes Clay's guide and they explore parts of the forest he never knew existed. Soon, Clay's sisters join him and they meet other creatures, including Amos, a boy with an Owl's head. Their adventures intensify as they come to the know the secrets of elfin forest and its creatures.