On his way to school, Sam rescues a young dragon caught in a swing. The dragons's name is Scales, and he has always wanted a boy of his own to look after. They become friends, and Scales helps Sam with his spelling, makes his friends laugh and fright...
It's the first day back at school for four very different children. Lee, Lloyd, Billy, and Angela are expecting just an ordinary day, but all that changes when Martin zooms in from outer space....