As a mysterious old clock strikes thirteen, monsters and ghouls appear looking for a snack and a little mischief at the expense of the small girl who lives down the hall.
Visiting his grandfather all by himself for the first time, five-year-old Leroy has trouble getting used to the routine and the big loud clock that bongs every hour.
"Algo extranisimo sucedio en el pueblo-- desaparecio el unico reloj que funcionaba ... nadie pudo resolver el misterio hasta que los ninos tuvieron una gran idea"--P. [4] of cover.
Thanks to a mysterious old watch, Becky and her twin brother Chris travel back in time, but the novelty soon wears off as they see the consequences of their interference in past events.