A dull, wet school holiday which has been so disappointing, is now drawing to a close for Alex.All this changes when an unexpected visit to the Great Museum of History with his eccentric aunt sets off a fantastic chain of events.Alex finds himself transported to a magical island faraway, in the midst of talking creatures, a kindly wizard and a magnificent golden eagle. Pitted against the dastardly schemes of The Grizzly Grumpot, find out what happens to Alex and his new friends when you step into this colourful world of adventure, mystery... and spells that don't always work!