Life in rural Northpier has never proven boring for Mr. Levingston and Mrs. Agnus K. Leatry, better known to those outside of the imaginary world as Sam and Emi. But for these two young girls, an exhilarating mystery like they have never known has just been uncovered, bringing along with it new friends, heartaches, and lessons in faith, hope, and love. Unearthing clues to a kidnapping through the use of a broken glass jar, a rubber plunger, a few smart ideas, and a memorable yellow sock leads Sam and Emi on a quest into the daunting Northern Woods. The unforgettable characters bring some tears, and a great deal of laughter, to the reader who becomes part of the charming life Amidst the Brother Oaks.