When a young man fresh out of college wakes up in his houseboat in New Orleans and discovers that he has turned into an alligator overnight, he must find a way to get his human body back as soon as possible. With the cooperation of his father and his girlfriend, he learns of a family curse that reaches back over a century. He has no idea how much time is left until his alligator suit is permanent.

So Bucky Nonsense must use his wits, learn some detective skills, and rely on some surprising allies for help. It’s a race through and against time for Bucky and his friends to find the solution to his problem. But when you’re dealing with magic, the answer is never quick or simple. Curses rarely come with instruction manuals.