When one of their number is kidnapped Elspeth & the Misfits are forced to use their extraordinary mind powers to help the rebels in their struggle to overthrow the oppressive Council. But Elspeth has another problem to solve
- she is still on her quest to destroy the Beforetime weaponmachines. To find a clue hidden deep in the past Elspeth must travel the Dreamtrails but her journeys are fraught with danger as she battles a terrifying winged beast intent on destroying her. Gradually Elspeth realises that her quest will take her back to Obernewytn & it is here in its past as well as its future that the answers lie.