A raccoon and his friends go to great lengths to make sure they will always have a library from which to borrow books.

"In early 19th century England, Josie, 16, finds herself in a sinister place with mysterious, hostile people, including her own relatives. Persistence and determination drive her to uncover the town's horrifying secret--a conspiracy to wreck and plunder ships--despite obstacles natural and supernatural"--

A young boy creates a summer playhouse by planting sunflowers and saves the seeds to make another house the next year.