Julian comes home one day to find his father gone, leaving Julian to look after his twin sisters, and to keep the family going without anyone finding out they're on their own. Running alongside Julian's personal struggle is the story of the Fuzzballs - the latest craze sweeping the nation. Julian suspects there is more to the Fuzzballs than meets the eye, and decides to investigate the phenomenon - uncovering a sinister plot run by people determined to sell their product at any cost.