'After an incident at Ella's home that interrupts her peaceful country life with her mother, Ella is sent to the city to stay with her aunt, Jill. She likes Jill but doesn't like Deric and Amy who live next door. Ella thinks they're horrible children, always being very mean to her. But when Ella discovers a mysterious secret land behind the library wall, she has to face facts, learn the truth and look at things the right way. She develops unlikely friendships and faces tasks she never thought possible...' (Publication Summary)