Pete is a ten year old orphan who is living with a foster family named the Gogans. Pete is abused by them and treated as a slave. One night, Pete escapes from his abusive family and heads out to a...

Pete is a ten year old orphan who is living with a foster family named the Gogans. Pete is abused by them and treated as a slave. One night, Pete escapes from his abusive family and heads out to a small town with the help of this animated dragon who can disappear at will. Pete is befriended by an old sea captain and his daughter. Pete has fun with his new friends; that is, until the Gogans come looking for him.