'Billy! Look, Billy!' Ruby screamed and startled her brother¿almost as much as the strange sight before him. They were right on the edge of a giant whirlpool that was just beginning to swirl. It was huge, and its quiet power almost hypnotized the two children. Whoosh! Without any warning, Billy and Ruby dropped over the rim into the whirlpool's open mouth. The air being drawn into the opening became a roar. The spinning motion pushed Billy and Ruby deep into the air mattress. Down, down, down, they swirled. A mile down. Two miles down. Then all became calm. There was no light. No sound. No movement. 'We've stopped moving,' Billy whispered shakily. 'But where are we?' Ruby asked. So begins the adventure of Alazar by Rex Smith, a whimsical tale of two siblings who stumble into an underwater wonderland of mythical proportions. A host of characters¿a majestic king, a free-spirited princess, flying unicorns, and an underwater sea monster¿make their journey one they won't soon forget. Fun for kids of all ages, Alazar will engage your imagination and transport you to a fantastic world beyond your wildest dreams.