Bookworm is about 11-year-old Mildred (Nell Fisher), whose life takes a wild turn when her estranged father, Strong Wise (Elijah Wood), a washed-up magician from Las Vegas, suddenly reappears. Years ago, after a magical encounter with the once charming Strawn, Mildred’s mother moved back to New Zealand. Now, after a strange mishap, Strawn has to take care of Mildred while her mother is in the hospital. Your first adventure? Camping in search of the mythical Canterbury panther. As this unlikely pair travels through the wilderness, magic tricks and an unusual quest, hilarious moments ensue as they find a way to reunite their family.