Meet Zoe. She's 11, her mama's dead, she's full of spunk, loves to read and she's been claimed by an uncle she never met. Is she the "wild thing" the title is talking about? Maybe. Meet the cat. He's been around a long time. He's seen people come and go. He used to trust people, but has a hard time doing it now. Is he the "wild thing" the title is talking about? Perhaps. Meet Henry Royster. He's Zoe's uncle by default and has taken her into his care. He was a surgeon but now is a great sculptor. His temper is as well-known as his art. Is he the "wild thing" the title is talking about? Possibly. All three come together after the unexpected death of Zoe's mom. Through many exciting events, they stay together. But can they ever learn to trust or Love?