when the magical, mysterious maggie parker stumbles across a vibrating puzzle box in her garage, she uncovers more than just her late grandfather's secret toolbox-it's the doorway to an elemental destiny she never asked for. between dodging rogue gnomes, negotiating with sentient grackles, and narrowly avoiding death by bubble, she's not just uncovering austin's weird underbelly; she's living it.but can maggie balance the demands of her burgeoning magical responsibilities with the sparks flying between her and the swoon-worthy jake? and how does she save the earth-which is apparently not a planet, but a malfunctioning ship-without becoming its latest victim?with action, adventure, a touch of romance, and maggie's trademark sharp wit, the magic compass spins a wild tale of discovery. can maggie parker save the world, find her footing in magic, and not lose her sense of humor-or her heart-along the way?