The adventures begin even before Ally is born. A racoon ravages her mommas egg nest and destroy all of the eggs but one. Ally is hatched from the lone remaining egg. However on her way to the river, she is snatched by a large bird. Then later, while floating in the river she is almost devoured by a monster fish. On both occasions Allys mom rescues her from disaster. Momma constantly watches over Ally during her hatchling year and the pair really bond. The story emphasizes just how important the mother is. Ally loves her momma and always will.