Looking out at what remains of an ancient volcanic eruption, sixteen year old Kayla Ste-phens sees only dark lava, high desert, and birds. Then a girl wearing traditional Native American dress appears seemingly from the mist. Crying, the stranger begs Kayla to help her snatch her baby back from the settlers who stole the infant. Does Kayla have the cour-age to step into the past and attempt the dangerous rescue?