Anyway, the story starts in Mandria, where our lead character, Princess Quinn resides. In her spare time, Quinn visits Melikar, a wise wizard, and her friend Cam, Melikar's apprentice. Quinn also spends her time wishing she could visit the world above her. Mandria's location happens to be under a wishing pool. Cam, wanting to make Quinn's wish come true and to travel with her, decides to use a magic ring to take them to the world above them. Unfortunately, his plan goes awry. Quinn makes it to outer-earth but with the magic ring and without knowing how to get herself back home. Quinn is amazed at how different the above world is. Soon, she runs into Adam and Sarah Dover, along with their mysterious grandfather, Mondo, who happens to be harboring a secret. Mondo offers her a place to stay and she goes home to them. After being on the outer-surface for some time, Quinn wonders if she should ever return to Mandria.
What is Mondo's secret? Will Quinn ever return to Mandria? To find out, you'll have to read this wonderful book!