When a stack of newspapers almost kills her little sister Leslie, Annabelle knows it was time to do something about her mom’s hoarding problem. But “almost killed” is an exaggeration, and so is “time to do something.” In the years since mom started collecting soup cans, old linens, empty milk bottles, and papers of all description, much has been shouted, but nothing done. Dad usually retreats to his study when he’s had enough, big brother Chad takes off in his truck, Annabelle checks and double-checks her resolutely bare room. The brunt falls on Leslie, who has been having dreams so intense they make her sick. After Dad departs, two weeks ahead of schedule, for his annual lecture trip to England, the situation gets so bad Leslie calls Grandma Nora. Grandma marches in like a drill sergeant, determined to clean up once and for all. The life of the family is at stake!
