Inciting Event: Xan’s father gets sick.

First Plot Point: After his father’s death, Xan takes Duma across country to the mountains.

First Pinch Point: Xan meets Rip.

Midpoint: Xan leaves Rip buried in the mine.

Second Pinch Point: Duma gets caught in a poacher’s trap.

Third Plot Point: The flies attack and sting Rip.

Climax: Xan gets help from Rip’s village and Duma runs off.

Climactic Moment: Xan discovers Duma happy in the wild.

Resolution: Xan returns home to work the farm with his mother.