Life at home is mayhem for Will, sandwiched between his older brother Marty and three younger siblings who never stop causing trouble. When his mother forces the pair to the library during the school holidays, they discover the fearsome Spud Murphy, a legendary librarian whose reputation for enforcing absolute silence is well-earned. Eoin Colfer's witty tale captures the chaos of a large household and the unexpected adventure that unfolds when two reluctant brothers encounter the most formidable librarian imaginable.
