The Dragon Guard's second volume, Oceans and Pebbles was given life by the inspiration of the beautiful Yellowstone Mountains, and the beloved characters of book one. This new novel brings the characters together again as tragedy strikes one of the Middle Kingdom's allies. The Dragon Guard must now figure out how to help their friends fight a force strong enough to wipe out dragonkind. When one of their friends goes missing, another grows gravely ill, and a mysterious stranger appears, will they still find a way to aid their allies? Can they beat this unstoppable force and save the Ocean dragons and the other southern breeds? The Southern Kingdom, old and new friends, and an ancient race learn the true meaning of selflessness and sacrifice, but the one who teaches the lessons will surprise them all.