This is a deliciously daft and jaw-achingly funny Tall Story that warns against the dangers of being too greedy. Meet the Meek family, a librarian father, a librarian mother, and their spoiled, demanding daughter, Myrtle Meek. Myrtle already has everything a child could ever want—dolls, ponies, and even a miniature submarine—but for Myrtle, everything is simply not enough. She wants more, more, MORE! One day, Myrtle declares she wants a 'FING,' a creature she read about in an ancient, spooky library book, the Monsterpedia. The only problem is, no one knows what a Fing is, or if it even exists. Determined to keep their darling daughter happy, Mr. and Mrs. Meek embark on a desperate, worldwide quest. Their journey takes them through dusty library vaults and into the depths of the remotest, jungliest jungle, where the rarest, most peculiar creatures can be found. But will they ever manage to find a Fing, and what exactly will happen when they bring this strange monster back home to the perpetually dissatisfied Myrtle? This hilarious, over-the-top adventure is a perfect mix of whimsy, chaos, and a lesson about appreciating what you already have.
