For the first time, the shepherd boy, Nicky, is alone in the mountains with his herd of goats. All of a sudden, a storm strikes and destroys the shepherd’s cottage and everything in it. Nicky embarks on a perilous journey back to his home valley, carrying nothing but a torn blanket.
In the darkness of night, Nicky spots a big owl. Can the mysterious creature help Nicky find his way home?