Unwanted and unloved, Pollyanna Whittier comes to her aunt's home without a warm welcome. Pollyanna's irrepressible spirits make punishments seem like treats and her cheerfulness brings happiness to her aunt and other members of the community.
Cyril, Robert, Anthea, and Jane rescue a magic sand-fairy from a pet-shop cage. The creature leads them to an amulet which has the power to take them back in time.
Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother are longing for excitement when they discover that the carpet Mother bought in a junk shop is the answer to their prayers.
With the help of a mysterious fairy queen who provides monstrous but gentle creatures to aid him, a miner's son takes on the dangerous task of helping the king and princess confound their enemies and save the kingdom.