Second grader Elijah is being bullied at school. He befriends a wise owl, whom he names Mr. Sage, who helps him overcome his fears. Mr. Sage lives in the woods on the farm owned by Elijah's parents. He only speaks to Elijah. Elijah's loyal dog, Bogart, and his pet lamb, Butterfly, also meet Mr. Sage. The school bullies, Hector and his gang, pick on first and second-graders. Hector was held back a year, which makes him much bigger than his classmates. He and his gang push, tease, and take lunch money from students. What did Mr. Sage say to Elijah, and how will Elijah escape Hector’s bullying