Just months ago , Sparrow was a normal boy , living in a backwoods village. Then he met the old wizard , Puckel , who gave him three magical gifts ; tha ability to fly , to understand the speech of birds and beasts , and to take the shape of any creature or anything. Now , he needs all the magical help he can get , as he faces the elusive cunning Polymorphs...This is the thrilling sequel to Jet Smoke and Dragon Fire , shortlisted for the Guardian Fiction Award.