In an imaginary country named Zombay, young Rownie runs away from the orphanage where he lives in search of his missing brother, Rowan. Acting is outlawed in Zombay, and Rowan has disappeared because he is an actor. Desperate to find him, Rownie joins a troupe of goblins who skirt the law to put on plays. These plays are not only for entertainment; the masks they use are for more than make-believe. The goblins want to find Rowan as well--because he might be the only person who can save the town from being flooded by a mighty river. This fantasy novel about love, loss, and family is filled with adventure and sure to entertain all readers.