This is a fun and captivating tale about Ferdy Fox, who lives in a small woodland with many other animals. He has no friends and so makes up an imaginary one. The other animals in Clearwell Copse think that Ferdy is strange and seek Doctor Hare's wise opinion. It turns out that Ferdy is lonely because none of the woodland creatures play with him. With an opportunity to explain his unusual behavior, it is clear the other animals have misunderstood him. All ends well in this exciting and lyrical adventure.