A fantasy adventure in which young Emily leads several girls into a maze. They emerge in another world, whose kindly Empress is being drained of power by self-seeking and unscrupulous villains. She needs the help of her sister, and the enterprising girls volunteer to find her. They set off in a hot air balloon and have breath-taking adventures as they journey across the world to the Highest Mountain, where people of all races share their vision of a peaceful and happier world.

On the way the girls are challenged to the utmost of their endurance. They have to learn and grow in order to survive. They are helped by dolphins, a water spirit, an angel in human form and by a wise woman who counsels them until they release the hidden worries and fears that weaken and divide them. Their hidden and creative abilities emerge to ensure the success of their quest, and on their return, they persuade the Empress to accept her share of responsibility.

But that isn't the end of the story - the baddies are still out there! Emily and the Angels is the first book in a trilogy. . . . .