Welcome to the wry and endearing world of Mercy Watson - the beloved "porcine wonder" of the Watson household. In a new series from the author of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX and BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, readers meet the portly, good-natured, toast-loving Mercy. In this first episode, the Watsons need rescuing when their bed - after Mercy hops on - begins to slowly sink through the floor. Mercy escapes - "to alert the fire department," her owners assure themselves. But could Mercy have another emergency in mind - like a sudden craving for their neighbors' sugar cookies?