Quincy Flack is cursed with terrible luck. After losing his parents and relatives in a series of freak accidents, Megan Mugwood is a little wary about befriending him when he moves into Ramshackle Bottom. But word has it that incredibly good fortune shines on him too. Indeed, he found a bag of valuable treasure in the woods just a few months ago! Unfortunately, Megan has chosen the worst possible week to be around him...