The Alden children find a hidden cave in the old woodshed, resolve the problems that have plagued the Alden farm and patch up the misunderstanding between Aunt Jane and Andy Bean.
Hoping to save their family and the citizens of Ferryport Landing from the evil plans of Mirror, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm seek counsel from the other magic mirrors, who advise them to join forces with the Scarlet Hand.
When the fairy-tale detectives rush to New York City hoping to find an Everafter who can cure Puck, they trigger a chain of events that includes a murder mystery, and learn many new things about their mother who, along with their father, is still in an enchanted sleep.
The Boxcar Children are spending the summer mountain climbing in New England, where they encounter a dangerous rockslide, a cave, and a secret treasure, among other adventures!