First published 2021
Badger treasures the Spider Eye Agate he discovered as a young cub. His cousin Fisher stole it years ago. Skunk loves his Sunday ritual with the New Yak Times Book Review. When Mr. G. Hedgehog threatens to claim the newspaper, Skunk proposes a solution. He convinces Badger to search for replacement agates at Endless Lake. The roommates pack their gear and head to Badger's preferred camping spot. Campsite #5 holds unexpected visitors. Fisher shows up without warning. A determined chicken refuses to leave their site. Badger suspects these arrivals connect to something larger. The camping trip reveals hidden motives, broken trust, and outright deceptions. At the center of the mystery lies a glowing treasure from the late Jurassic period. Badger must navigate family betrayal while Skunk fights to protect what matters most to him.
Genres: family, animals, adventure, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, cozy, emotional, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, treasure-hunt
Setting: Endless Lake, Campsite #5
Period: Late Jurassic
165 pages · Kindle Edition · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers