On a perfectly normal day in rural Somerset, a freak combination of circumstances results in the emergence of an apparently new from of life, one with amazing superpowers and capabilities, biut extremely lovable. The Maxwell family need to quickly make some big decisions and are confronted, not only with incredible opportunities, but, with terrible dilemmas. Orson and Maisie's unique powers lead the family along 'interesting' paths, which result in their facing a terrible dilemm. The reader is asked, at the end, to contribute their thoughts and feelings in the search for a satisfactory solution.