When Marjan, a thirteen-year-old crippled girl, joins the Sultan's harem in ancient Persia, she gathers for Shahrazad the stories which will save the queen's life.
Based upon true events, tells the story of a devoted cow who followed her owner from 1862 to 1865 when he joined the Union Army, and stayed with him and his regiment until the end of the fighting.
Fifteen-year-old Kara is summoned by King Orrik, who believes she has the power to call down the dragons that have been plundering his realm, and she is caught up in the fierce rivalry between Orrik and his jealous brother Rog.
