Ella and her brother Jake fine a portal in their backyard to a new planet. Ella and Jake have moved from sunny Florida to gloomy Wisconsin they stubble across a purple patch in their yard. It turns out to be a portal. Now they have to get home. Main Characters- Ella Jake Mai Dan Kayla Black roses: a symbol of new beginnings and major changes. *I mention the series "the land of stories" and this is based on the first book so cerites to the author, Chris Colfer, thank you for your awesome book series!