Zephyr is ten and her mother has been kidnapped by wind wizards who live out on the wild west coast. Zephyr and her father, and uncle have to go on a long dangerous journey. Along the way, they face dangers: wicked, slicing dust storms, huge sea hawks, and fire. There is a map and star crystals, keys and geckos, a strange egg and best of all, magic!

Mysterious star witches offer guidance, and the group discovers other sources of help along the way. Zephyr is told she is the only one who can save her mother.

By Zephyr’s side is a very special dog who helps her in many ways along the journey, especially when they have to travel alone through the mountains. Her dog becomes her best friend, and helps her to be courageous right until the end, as they endeavour to find a way to the wind wizard’s castle, and a way to rescue her mother.