Cale, Rosie and Peter find themselves lost and confused in a strange world. A young shepherd leaves his mountain flock, searching for his lost name. All roads lead to the Great College as they seek the answers they need, but they are dogged by the scheming Steward and the unpleasant Master of the Forest Keep. Help is found in unexpected places, but time is running short, and they must rely on new friends from this world, unexpected help from home and a powerful stone dragon if they are to solve the puzzle of the gateway and return home in time.