I'm going to c/p the author's summary of the book because he does it much better than I can: "Jack and his Box are stuck beneath the bed with the dust, spiders, and other castaway toys. Forced to face a bitter truth--children grow up and toys are left behind--Jack believes this is the worst that can happen to a toy. But when the Plucker, a malevolent spirit, is set loose upon the world of make-believe and Jack is thrust into the unlikely role of defending Thomas, the very child that abandoned him, he finds out there is worse that can befall a toy - far worse. Jack, and a beleaguered last handful of toys, must struggle to rise above their simple roles as playthings in an effort to save the boy they love."

It sounds simple but when he says 'far worse' he means 'toys learn to kill things so they and their owner don't get tortured, maimed, and eaten. And they might get chucked into the attic and forgotten later anyway.' There's a shitload of toy gore (http://www.theplucker.com/scary1.jpg) and nightmare fuel (http://www.theplucker.com/PPlucker.jpg) and really insanely cool art (http://www.bromart.com/gallery/index.html). It's not all dark though? The story's got some really charming, giggle-worthy stuff - especially when Jack is being a goofball. Admittedly, it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm having a tiny love affair with this book. ;; /pimps shamelessly