When Ned gives his 4 inch long, lethargic newt too much Zippo Newt Food, that small, harmless salamander turns into a monster named Newton. Newton is mischievous, gluttonous and a fun playmate. He is a fantastic mime and can camouflage himself to avoid being noticed by adults and other children and is always ready to listen to Ned or play the clown. This can cause problems when Mom wants to know who destroyed the carpet with the lawn mower, but it works great when Ned needs help against bullies at school. Ned and Newton are inseparable.