Magic is completely fake, cheesy, and unreal. At least, that is what thirteen-year-old Clay believes. But when mysterious words suddenly appear on his classroom wall like graffiti, he finds himself taking the blame for a crime he cannot explain. His punishment is a one-way ticket to Earth Ranch, a bizarre camp for troubled kids located on a remote volcanic island. Magic is the absolute last thing Clay expects to find there, but the island is full of strange surprises. From a ghost wandering the ruins of an abandoned mansion to a llama that might actually be talking to him, Clay quickly realizes that nothing at Earth Ranch is what it seems. Hidden behind the thick clouds of volcanic smog lies a dangerous secret, and a dark force is threatening to erupt. Clay must unravel the island's mysteries and discover the truth about bad magic before it is too late. This hilarious and mysterious adventure will have you believing in the unbelievable.