Enlightening forces lead young Holly Gallagher and her mother Eve to Brownstone Castle to solve the curse of the castle that frees many and helps Holly move from her protective world of Elemental Fairies and Elves she has surrounded herself in since her father's death. Here wishful thinking unites in colorful castle personalities, international shape-shifting Elves, Holly's moody chocolate addicted monkey, and a motley crew of sentinel Brownstone Castle spirits who work in mysterious ways to purge pent-up, heart-felt wishes to truth. Follow the roller coaster ride from the stellar September welcoming party and ensuing magical adventures, to a climactic Christmas ending. Travel the world in the blink of an eye. Behold if Shannon and Mary are doomed to a haunting afterlife, or if the Vacation Elves flying rites will be returned. Uncover the red journal's offerings and the life-saving magic of the blue cloth. Discover who secretly watches, and why, as the surprising adventure unfolds. Experience if the castle curse can be broke, if Eve can find true love one more time, and if Holly will get to hold her much missed father just one more precious time... A Reader Digest "feel good" honorable mentions review.