¡°There is no place so dangerous as a world without magic.¡±
¨D Terry Goodkind, Soul of the Fire

Inspired by the birth of her first grandchild, Jan has written this verse-form story which will delight and captivate audiences of all ages. Featuring all the beloved fairy-tale characters, Jan has created an enchanting story, which not only portrays their unique characteristics, but highlights their individual strengths and weaknesses.

The story depicts the potential dangers of misusing magic powers by the various creatures who are under the authority of the wizard. To solve the problems, he must consider the precarious balance between allowing them the freedom to follow their natural instincts or resorting to over-regulation, to protect the rights of all.

By inter-weaving contrasting points of view and personal reactions to this dilemma, Jan has created multi-layered themes which relate to contemporary issues such as cultural identity, racism, intolerance, and personal freedom versus community values and safety. The content is slightly risqu¨¦ and perhaps coarse, yet reflective of commonly used Australian vernacular and idiomatic language.