In this story, the group of children from The Wampus Cat: A Tidal River Tale recount the delightful yet harrowing return boat trip they experienced with their friends and their grandfather. The story details the mysterious beauty of winding tidal rivers and a nearby sound that leads them to the National Wildlife Refuge Blackbeard Island and the awe-inspiring power of towering thunderstorms.

Both books are useful on many levels in the classroom for students in 3rd and 4th grade. It has a readability level of 4.3-4.5 grade. It addresses a review of language arts skills with regard to figurative language, author's purpose, main idea, making predictions and supporting details. It is also very helpful for use as a resource on coastal or low country studies.