Not Dead Until Nailed Down is the motto of Madam Mandrakes Academy and Jenkin Nastim has to deal with a wicked uncle, a missing brain and a family who can shape shift at a good party. He's on the adventure of his life with everything he has ever known being turned upside down. With magic and mayhem, how can Jenkin find out who he really is, save the Terra Firman Empire and stop a wraith from living forever. And then there's homework to do with a gremlin arm that won't stay still. If you ever thought you were having a bad day, you haven't met The Nastims.