It's summertime, and twelve-year-old Carrie O'Brien is on her way to a special camp for the San Angelo seventh graders. When she hears about some strange happenings at the campground, she finds herself on the tail of a first-class adventure. As Carrie struggles to make friends with an inactive girl in her young women class and to make peace with the camp’s troublemaker, several bizarre events tell her that things are not as they seem. First, it's a broken dam. Then, when someone trashes the girls’ cabin and the school bell disappears, Carrie and her brother, Sean, decide to do some serious investigating. You'll never guess what, they find. Along the way, Carrie encounters a treasure map, a ghost town, an insensitive biology teacher, a mysterious phone call, two friendly Christmas tree salesmen, a witch (yes, a witch), and a little magic. Some clues take her into dangerous territory; others help her understand the importance of friendship, gospel ties, and facing obstacles head on.

This intriguing mystery unravels in some surprising twists and turns. It's ideal for young readers who enjoy a good mystery and seek gospel-centered solutions to challenges in their lives.