In this third installment of the Lizzie books, we find an older Lizzie Lipinski ready to work away from her family for the summer. After working for the Wrightway family's hotel for a few weeks, and making their son Peter's acquaintance, Lizzie secretly discovers a mystery in the turret room of the hotel. She enlist Peter's aid to solve it in a daring way. Can Lizzie and Peter succeed in their plan to expose the mystery of the hotel and change the Wrightway family forever?

In this second Lizzie book, Lizzie's new friend, Light Feather, takes her on a horse ride to a local lookout. Unfortunately, it begins snowing, and the two must find refuge in a nearby cave, where Light Feather's cousin discovers them. Hardships ensue in the storm making it impossible to return home, forcing the young friends to pool their cultural resources to survive. One surprise builds on another, making this an exciting read for children of all ages