Mrs. Harper's class goes on a fieldtrip to a place where the Native Indians live. When they reach the forested area, eight kids take a shortcut through the woods and get lost. Mrs. Harper doesn't know what to do. Mia andKayla, both are best friends, come up with a plan to find them. The teacher doesn't want to risk sending them into the forest, fearing that they will get lost as well, but she isn't able to come up with a better plan so she gives them her permission. Ponytail and his partner in crime have been stealing children for several years and the Native Indians have been unable to capture them. Will Mia and Kayla find a way to rescue their eight classmates and prevent Ponytail from stealing more children to work for him? You will have to read the rest of this exciting story to find out. There are nine other stories in this wonderful book. You will learn about Bubble - The Savior, The Animal Friend, Naomi - The Champion, The Loyal Dogs, Lila and her family and other interesting characters.