"Rot is ready for another adventure, and this time he's going spud-lunking! But while Rot is excited to dig through the muck for treasure, all his friends seem to be more interested in their own plans. When Rot uncovers a shiny old crown, he's sure it'll change their minds. And it does in a most unexpected way. When Rot wears the crown, he feels powerful.... He feels invincible.... He feels like. the King of the World! And everyone has to do what the king says. Rot is much happier now that everyone's joined in on his plans, but when he realizes he's the only one having fun in his kingdom, he suddenly wonders whether he might have let the criwn go to his head...."--Back cover.

Chiefly illustrations.