The "villains" are slugs that devour salads overnight.

Instead of a narrative plot, the book follows a philosophy of :

Actually, (Snail Alarm!) by Sofie Meys isn't a deep work of fiction, but rather a witty and practical gardening guide. The "story" it tells is the relatable struggle of every gardener who has ever woken up to find their prized lettuce eaten down to the nub.

Instructions for DIY snail fences and protective plant broths.