The Rival Campers Ashore; or, The Mystery of the Mill

Two adventurous boys step off a rattling train onto a quiet country station, their prized canoe in hand, and set off to explore the winding streams that snake through the rolling hills. The landscape, with its sparkling pond, pine‑lined banks and distant farms, promises a day of daring paddling and friendly rivalry as they race toward the mysterious mill that locals whisper about.

Soon they discover that they’re not the only ones navigating the waterway—another group of campers has claimed the same route, turning a simple outing into a spirited contest of skill and wits. As the currents lead them deeper into the woods, strange noises and unexplained happenings around the old mill hint at secrets waiting to be uncovered, drawing the boys into a mystery that could change their summer forever.