The story is set in present-day China as the world faces increasing anarchy and war due to climate change and greed. It revolves around a boy called Chamly who after a tragic accident wakes to find himself an unlikely hero who has been chosen to save the world from evil. Even worse, he's been nominated a whingeing donkey, a smart arse owl and a thieving, alcoholic monkey to help do the job! Turns out this evil's not a thought or an idea but a bloated, shape changing she demon with really bad breath. Unfortunately even those with bad breath have friends and all want to see Chamly dead.