This story was originally intended to be an epic full length novel, when it was first conceived by Sybrina Durant in 1987. Unfortunately, that epic was never completed or published. In 1988, it was shortened into a children's story with the help of children's book author, Sandi Johnson. That little story was never officially published. In the summer of 2002, the story was re-visited by Britt Brundige, Sandi's daughter. Hers is the version that you will read in this book. Most of the characters are the original creation of Sybrina Durant, but some of the dragons featured here are Britt's invent...