A television screen becomes a doorway when twins Twink and Tom are mysteriously drawn through it by a magical clown. Carried far beyond their familiar world to a sorcerer's island in the Nonestic Ocean, they enter a portal fantasy where spells alter possibilities, appearances cannot always be trusted, and escape demands more than courage alone. The startling passage from modern technology into an enchanted realm gives their magical journey an immediately distinctive beginning. Waiting amid this strange predicament is the Shaggy Man, who has travelled from Oz in search of a way to repair his broken love magnet. That unusual enchanted object turns the adventure into a quest shaped by loyalty, ingenuity and the responsible use of magic. Yet power in this world is not necessarily benevolent: deceptive and self-serving forces complicate every attempt to find safety, while unusual inhabitants and imaginative transformations keep certainty just beyond reach. Beyond the island lie sky countries, enchanted valleys and dangers capable of threatening even the Emerald City. Rather than offering a simple contest between heroes and villains, the novel tests friendship against manipulation and resourcefulness against sorcery, allowing magical invention to drive both conflict and escape. Its blend of quest fiction and fantasy adventure is anchored by memorable objects, shifting forms and the question of whom to trust when magic can serve competing purposes. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
