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.