When young Lucas finds out he's not really a human; the news changes his whole world. Especially since his first monster transformation happened in front of the most popular kids at school! After unreasonably blaming his Dad for keeping his identity a secret, the angry and embarrassed Lucas runs away from home. His search for Monster Island and his real roots takes him on a fabulously scary journey that puts him face to face with more tentacles, fangs, and far-out situations than he can shake one of his new wings at. Ultimately, Lucas learns that being a freak isn't freaky--it means you're a member of a brand new type of family.