The first installment of an exciting book series, this tale begins with an introduction of the main characters: Nigel and Viola. The two have been inseparable since the very first day they met, in the Happy Endings Nursery for Newborns and although they differ in size, appearance, and favorite pastimes, they are similar in many ways - their strong sense of curiosity, their mutual love for ice cream and their equal dislike of pudding. One hot afternoon, something new arrived to the perfect little town of Happy Endings-Miss Pricilla Pounding's Precious Puddings and every child who had spoonful was left wanting more-all except for Nigel and Viola. Later that night, something strange happened to those who ate the tasty delight-they went missing! The only clue . . . a peculiar trail of goo leading down the street. Where could they be? Will Nigel and Viola be able to find the children and solve the mystery? Aren't you curious find out?