In the foothills between rivers and roads like Possum Holler and Howdy Lane are fields dotted with farm pastures and houses and barns of diligent labors scratching out an income. What could a young preteen girl possibly want when she is surrounded by the love of family and friends and nature's bountiful beauty on a 200 acres farm in the Midwest? Pati's discussion's with her father seems useless and leaves her frustrated and discouraged. To her it seems an impossible dream to own a riding horse which would take her into unknown territory. He suggests she learn to appreciate her life and think of others instead of herself. Challenged by her options, she and her best friend discover enticing information in a cedar chest in the haunted attic trunk and are challenged by their discover.