Meilin Lee, an overachieving student and dutiful daughter who helps maintain her family's temple in Toronto's Chinatown, strides confidently through life. But when Mei turns thirteen, she's suddenly swimming in a sea of chaos, torn between remaining her mom's perfect little girl and unleashing her true self—which may just happen to resemble a giant red panda! Backed by her loyal besties, Abby, Miriam, and Priya, Mei must work up the courage to face—and embrace—her inner beast!