The only thing for certain is that there will be many hardships and hidden perils. Nobody is sure of the way, but beyond the high hedge is a fabulous world of dragons and gnomes and deadly goblins. Timmy, a pixie child, is lying desperately ill, and only in Fairyland can a remedy be found. Marie and Pippa set out on the adventure of a lifetime accompanied by a talking bird and a kind-hearted witch. It is a race against time. Everything depends on finding Fairyland and returning quickly with the potion. This book will appeal to boys and girls of all ages, whether they are reading it themselves or listening while it is being read to them.