Gigi spent her childhood in the mountains, cared for by wild animals, and barely knew anyone. At the age of 13, she makes the leap into civilization and becomes a student at a boarding school. This is her first true contact with society, requiring a complete rethinking of her habits and instincts. Her guardians encourage the girl to spread her wings and find her place among her peers. The story reveals a touching and humorous journey of adapting to the norms of human culture.