Mia and Liam can’t wait for their family camping trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore—until they hear about Naughty Albert, a notorious black bear known for sneaking around the campgrounds. At first, the stories make them nervous, but adventure has a way of finding the Vet Kids wherever they go.
While hiking the famous Dune Climb, Mia and Liam meet their campground neighbors and their talented Maine Coon cat, Winston, whose tricks and personality immediately steal Mia’s heart. But the peaceful trip takes a chaotic turn when unexpected fireworks send Winston—and Liam’s spirited Chihuahua, Diamond—bolting into the woods.
With worry rising and daylight fading, Mia and Liam must overcome their fear of wild animals, trust their instincts, and use every bit of their animal-knowledge to track down the missing pets. The search leads them through forests, dunes, and the edges of Michigan’s wilderness in a race to bring Winston and Diamond safely home.
Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Mystery at Platte River Campground is Book 3 in the Vet Kids Club series—a fun-filled, heartfelt adventure perfect for readers ages 8–12 who love animals, mystery, and the great outdoors.
Mia and Liam can’t wait for their family camping trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore—until they hear about Naughty Albert, a notorious black bear known for sneaking around the campgrounds. At first, the stories make them nervous, but adventure has a way of finding the Vet Kids wherever they go.
While hiking the famous Dune Climb, Mia and Liam meet their campground neighbors and their talented Maine Coon cat, Winston, whose tricks and personality immediately steal Mia’s heart. But the peaceful trip takes a chaotic turn when unexpected fireworks send Winston—and Liam’s spirited Chihuahua, Diamond—bolting into the woods.
With worry rising and daylight fading, Mia and Liam must overcome their fear of wild animals, trust their instincts, and use every bit of their animal-knowledge to track down the missing pets. The search leads them through forests, dunes, and the edges of Michigan’s wilderness in a race to bring Winston and Diamond safely home.
Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Mystery at Platte River Campground is Book 3 in the Vet Kids Club series—a fun-filled, heartfelt adventure perfect for readers ages 8–12 who love animals, mystery, and the great outdoors.
Paperback, 5.25" x 8"
Page Count: 222
Reading Level: Ages 8–12
Series: Vet Kids Club (Book 3)
Author: Dr. Sue Skelding, DVM
Genre: Children’s Adventure / Veterinary & Outdoor Fiction
Setting: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
Themes: Courage, responsibility, outdoor safety, animal tracking
Animals: Chihuahua, Maine Coon cat, black bear
