What happens when you die? It's not a question that most eleven-year-olds take the time to contemplate. It turns out, there are still many things to learn and many paths to learn them, whether you've lived for a hundred years, or for just eleven. Apparently, Alex's path involves a mission to a world that is in the grip of seven ancient and powerful dragons. Shandai is a world of magic, elves, and fantastic creatures. His mission is to bring freedom to Shandai, and to destroy the works of the dragons. Yet, before Alex can face the dragons, he must battle The Ogre of Thrandar.