Beth Lauderdale and Brian O'Dell revisit the Mud Street Misfits in their third book, The Treasure of Ghost Bear Lake. After an uncomfortable conversation with his parents, David is glad to spend time reconnecting with nature for a week at Camp Kachina. Everyone in his group - Liam, Molly, and Connor - joins him and his sister, Sarah, and they hope to hold on to the camp's trophy, the Matoska. Treasure hunters in search of valuables that Jessee James is rumored to have left on the land threaten the financially failing camp. As they participate in the adventure races to try to keep the Matoska, the group searches for the missing treasure, and one member learns he may have a secret ability that will help them.

Beth Lauderdale and Brian O'Dell will keep readers intrigued with their fast-paced story! The supernatural and paranormal elements of the series are interesting and pull the reader further into the action. The story focuses on David as he sees a "Ghost Bear" at camp, and it guides him. Throughout the book, readers will notice how David's confidence blossoms and he develops some valuable leadership skills. With the white bear's help, the group comes closer to solving the mystery of Jessee James's missing stash. Amazingly, the white bear is a real animal, and the authors provide some facts about it at the end of the story. Readers who enjoy middle-grade, coming-of-age, and adventure stories will enjoy The Treasure of Ghost Bear Lake.

Summer camp season is around the corner and David is looking forward to all the fun and games to be had at Camp Kachina once again. Unfortunately, the air of excitement is tainted when he discovers his favorite summer camp may be shutting down permanently as a result of the owner's inability to meet his financial commitments. David enlists the help of Sarah, Liam, Connor, and Molly, his close friends and fellow members of the Mud Street Misfits, to find a way to help Tommy Two Waters keep the camp open. An adventure like never before is in the offing in The Treasure Of Ghost Bear Lake by Beth Lauderdale and Brian O’Dell.

In the latest installment of the series, David and the other members of the Mud Street Misfits embark on a treasure hunt to save their summer camp from falling into the wrong hands. The flow of the story is quite active and relatable as Beth Lauderdale and Brian O’Dell put extra effort into reflecting the life of the typical teen with the interesting banter between youngsters and the competitive activity at Camp Kachina. I was particularly impressed with David’s interest in his father and his parents' realistic reaction to his questions. The little nuggets of early American history did not go unnoticed either. What stands out in the story is the way O'Dell and Lauderdale combine effectively to create an engaging adventure with a theme on the importance of preserving nature and wildlife that the young reader will certainly appreciate. The Treasure Of Ghost Bear Lake is a beautifully crafted novel in a series with the potential to grow a strong following among a younger generation of readers.