This children's book is about a curious and bubbly eight year old girl named Poppy and her dog, Pumpkin, who live beside a lighthouse on the coast of Maine. With her dad, Charlie who is a local fisherman, they travel to Canada in his plane to deliver lobster but also have a winter getaway. While tubing, Pumpkin chases a squirrel and becomes lost in the woods. As Poppy and Charlie search for him, they face some real dangers. Pumpkin has his own adventure, discovering that not all Canadians are friendly. They all end up making some unique and lifelong friends on this delightful winter adventure.