A collection of sixteen short fantasy stories about modern teenagers--many of whom also appear in the author's novels--who feel ostracized and whose lives are changed when they encounter mysterious realms.

Merlin dreams in the Moondream Wood -- There's no such thing -- Sisters -- Fairy dust -- A wish named Arnold -- Wooden bones -- The graceless child -- A tattoo on her heart -- Stick -- May this be your last sorrow -- One Chance -- Alone -- But for the grace go I -- Ghosts of wind and shadow -- Waifs and strays -- Somewhere in my mind there is a painting box.