Tilly was a Gnome. She was called a Guardian. Tilly was matched with a little girl named Layla. Tilly was not ready for a challenge like Layla. Layla was a strong-willed, very stubborn little girl, who was always fighting for her independence. Layla was always getting into trouble because of her fight for independence. She has trouble at school and at home. She had trouble at gymnastics and at swimming. Tilly saw that Layla needed control. Tilly would use her magic to help Layla accept that she could not always be in control. But Tilly discovered that behind the strong-willed, very stubborn, independent little girl was a kind, helpful, and very caring little girl.