When twelve-year-old September feels the dullness of her Nebraska life, she's whisked away by the Green Wind to Fairyland. There, she embarks on a quest to retrieve a magical spoon from the mysterious Marquess, who has stolen the seasons' magic. Alongside friends like a wyvern (a dragon-like creature) named A-Through-L and a magical key, September sails a ship of her own making through wondrous and dangerous lands. Her journey becomes a test of courage and heart, challenging what it means to grow up and make difficult choices.