Thirteen-year-old Crystal Formby has a normal life. She goes to school, has loving parents, a few close friends, and of course daily chores and responsibilities. It's just the average existence. So Crystal thought.until one day when she discovers that her friends don't experience some of the things that she has always considered commonplace. Wondering if she might be a bit strange Crystal starts searching for answers. Then. several months later a small Pine Sprite named Stal gives her a large, leather-bound book that not only answers many of her questions but also thrusts her into a new...