This fantasy story takes place in a village that has no light. People have learned to function in the dark and rely on the mysterious Mister Fing, who brings small amounts of light to trade with the villagers. One day, Zumu, a curious and determined 12 Year-old, decides to follow Mister Fing in his quest to bring light to the village, Zumu encounters smiling robots, snarly-dogs, a talking walking stick, and a fierce dragon. When he returns to the village, no one believes Zumu's story except Granna Ipwepu, Zumu decides to return to Mister Fing's town and fight to prove himself, and to bring lignt to his village.