Life isn't perfect. No one knows this better than Mr. Tim Thomas, a middle-aged man with a mediocre job, who is never satisfied with anything. However, during a particularly dissatisfying day, Mr. Thomas finds something which will change his life forever. From the author of "Stardust", "The Magic Jewel" illustrates the importance of treasuring life for what it is, and not for what you want it to be. Now that he can have anything, Mr. Thomas will have to learn what is worth having.