Twelve-year-old Louise Mayhew and her friend, Benzer, are determined to have an exciting summer in their small town of Zollicoffer, Tennessee. But when Louise discovers that her historic 175-year-old home is in danger of being demolished, she regrets wishing for excitement. After finding a diary belonging to her great-great-great-grandmother, Louise learns that one of her ancestors may have stolen a great deal of gold during the Civil War. Convinced that the gold may still be hidden in her house, Louise is determined to find it. Will Louise be able to locate the gold in time to save her family's house?
A nice choice for Mystery readers.