Centuries of wandering have taught the exiled dragon princess Shimmer that humans are beneath her notice. But she allows young Thorn to join her in the search for the evil witch Civet--and the quest to restore her dragon clans lost home. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of Dragonwings.The outlawed princess of the Dragon Clan and her young human companion undergo fearsome trials in their quest for an evil enchantress. Dramatic tension stays high. Weaves Chinese legend into an exciting tapestry of myth and folklore. --BL. Notable Childrens Books of 1982 (ALA)100 Favorite Paperbacks of 1989 (IRA/CBC)