"My whole class in loving Pansy! Even the boys." Quote from a 3rd grade teacher. This version of the book has a black and white interior. A shy young fairy, named Pansy, longs to have exciting adventures. One day while in the forest with her friend, Lightning the fire fly, she loses track of time and is very late for dinner. In her hurry to get home, she becomes lost in the dark and bumps into a strange creature. When this happens, she discovers an old secret that could threaten the safety of her town. Pansy thinks she has only herself to depend on to get back home safely. But can she trust in others to help? Can she prevent a disaster for her family and friends? She must shed her fear and shyness in order to make the right choices for a happy ending.