Harklights is a captivating fantasy adventure revolving around a young orphan named Wick. He endures life in a grim, oppressive match factory orphanage run by the cruel Old Ma Bogey. One day, everything changes when a bird mysteriously delivers a magical baby in an acorn cradle to him. At midnight, forest guardians known as the Hobs appear—thankful for Wick's kindness to the stolen child, they invite him to escape the factory and join them in the wild. There, Wick discovers he may have an important role to play in protecting the natural world. The story blends elements of adventure, friendship, family, and ecological themes.