On the way to school, a strange ball rolls in front of ten-year-old Lilani's feet.
A ball? That's strange, because there's no one nearby who could have thrown it or shot it. When she takes a closer look at what has tumbled in front of her feet, an animal that looks like a large pine cone unrolls.
Thus begins an exciting adventure for Lilani. Since the scaly creature follows her all the way home, ...