The first in the Kay Harker series. Kay is an orphan who lives in an old country estate looked after by two nasty caretakers. Kay's great-grandfather was a sea captain who supposedly stole an immense treasure. He maintained his innocence until his death, and now Kay is determined to find the treasure and clear his ancestor's name. His great-grandfather steps out of an old painting and with a groups of magical toys and animals, allows Kay to be transported to an enchanted world every night at midnight to find the treasure before a group of witches does. A charming children's fantasy.