When eleven-year old Danny becomes trapped in a mysterious land of garden gnomes, ghosts and gigantic spiders, his only chance of returning home lies in the magical powers of the Meelyion plant. But does it still exist? Travelling to a haunted forest in search of the Meelyion is the last thing Danny wants to do, especially when there is a group of bloodthirsty ghosts in pursuit. Even if his journey is a success, he must still do battle with an army of deadly spiders that will do anything to stop him.