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The story begins on an autumn afternoon, introducing a little girl riding her tricycle. As she crosses onto the lawn of a specific house, her toy gets stuck in the grass, prompting the appearance of an old man, Mr. Nebbercracker. He angrily threatens the girl, claiming she will be devoured if she doesn’t stay away. Terrified, she flees while he destroys her toy, setting the ominous tone for the proceedings.

Across the street, a boy named DJ observes this scene using his telescope, but his attempts to inform his parents about the strange old man go unheard. After a chaotic encounter with his friend Chowder involving a basketball, the pair finds themselves on Nebbercracker's lawn, eager to retrieve the ball, only to provoke tension with the old man.