In China during the Han Dynasty, young Ping must take Kai, the dragon she rescued, on a long and perilous journey to the ancient haven of the dragons following cryptic clues left by the wise dragon, Danzi, and aided by old friends.

Originally published: Fitzroy, Vic., Australia : black dog books, 2007.

Attack -- Seven cunning pieces -- The book of change -- Leaving Yan -- Healing -- New horizons -- Prayers and pleas -- The wal -- Into the tiger's mouth -- Yellow earth -- Trust -- The tinkling village -- The serpent's tail -- Dragon plateau -- The top of the world -- Haven -- Wildlife -- Black thunder -- Nine is better -- Scales in moonlight -- Teeth, talons, and tail -- Red dawn -- Alone -- Green.