There's something Odd about 12 year old Toby, and it's not just his purple eyes or his amazing ability to talk to Klel, the dragon tied up in the courtyard. 
It's not even his talent for getting into trouble and being sacked from every job at the castle.

His new Job as page to the mysterious Prince Blaise is his last Chance to avoid a cold winter in the poorhouse. 
When blaise's half-sister Sanelle arrives
unexpectedly, Toby learns of the terrible secret the prince carries in a hidden stone pendant, and his deadly plans for Klel. 
But Toby has a secret of his own...