This is the second mysterious tale involving a powerful dust devil. In this story, Paloma, her father, and their friend the balloon pilot get swept up in a powerful dust devil. When they land, they find themselves somewhere unexpected... in the past of their own family. What does Paloma's great-great grandfather know that will help them get back to their own time? The book also contains a brief history of ballooning, a diagram of balloon parts, and an author's note.