At Prunella's half-birthday party, her sister unveils a fortune-telling cootie-catcher. When the object mysteriously seems able to predict the future, Arthur and his friends become slaves to its every move. Can they ever go against the cootie-catcher's authority or will they be doomed forever?

In chapter-book format for children who are ready to read on their own, this wondrous adventure will surely be a hit among Arthur fans.