Visiting the enigmatic Lenard in a prison controlled by four women, Logen is handed a wooden sword with magical powers in return for a promise that he will set him free.
Vena, Tori, Adara and Portia,( The Prattle), wear dangerous violet spiders in their hair for protection. One drop of venom from the spider’s bite is enough to kill, but Lenard explains that the sword has the ability to destroy a violet spider and in result help the boys control The Prattle.
Logen is dubious, but Lenard insists that if he believes in it, the sword’s enchanted powers will work and so Logen takes it home filled with a resolve to help.
Enlisting the help of his two brothers, Logen comes up with a plan to release the old man, before he perishes in the vile prison cell. But will his scheme work?
Can a wooden sword really kill a violet spider? And do the boys have the courage necessary to see it through to the end and help their friend?