Eleven-year-old Rosemary is determined to find her birth parents and to find a new species of the bird. She longs to discover why Desmond, the Great Bird, visited her in her backyard when she was six, how she found herself on a distant planet, why she has special powers, why she is different and why her pet ran away. She is shocked to find herself a celebrity on fifteen planets. Her enemies use her in a publicity stunt to further weaken the grieving King of the lead planet, Glo-Kazin 136. Even her death is staged. As she unravels mystery after mystery, she finds the extinct dodo, practises outdoor survival skills, becomes aware of the amazing capabilities of her pet and learns war strategy. She discovers who she is and who her true friends are. Rosemary saves the King's life. Her old friend, Desmond, the Great Bird, encourages and watches over her as she overcomes her enemies. This book of fantasy, sci-fi and adventure would appeal to ages eight to thirteen. Young at heart of all ages enjoy it.