Newton is a ten-year-old science geek from a family of sports fanatics. When he scores on his own net in a soccer game, his quadruplet older brothers plan to fix him. Desperate to escape, Newton opens a mysterious door in his attic, only to find himself being pulled through by something - something with very strong hands, very hairy nostrils, and absolutely disgusting breath! Winner of the 2004 Silver Birch Award. Grades 3-6. 2003.