Jack is 12 years old. His mother recently passed away and his father is too busy lost in his work to give Jack the attention he needs.  In an effort to overcome his loneliness, Jack  fanaticizes day after day, imaging the family life he once had.  Meanwhile, an intellegent little orange gazes down on Jack wishing she could be his friend.  Olivia, the little orange, yearns for arms and legs.  She wants to be free from her tree and able to move about and play.  When the oranges ripen, Jack picks Olivia (not realizing she is special) from her tree and takes her into his home where the adventures begin.  Jack's father, Mr. Zimp, is a scientist and as fate would have it, orples are the result of Mr. Zimp's experiments.  Between two orples, Jack, Mr. Zimp, the cat, and Mrs. Mouse, there is never a dull moment.   The final question is; Will Jack set the escaped orples free or give them to back to Mr. Zimp to experiment on? 

This is a lively little story bubbling with excitement throughout.  It holds subtle lessons in love,loyalty, and friendship, as well as ends on a happy note.  The book is left open for sequels to allow for future orple adventures.