In this third book of the series PJ and His Mouse, PJ, a little boy whose best friend is a mouse he saved from the claws of a mean old tomcat, goes camping with friends and family. PJ, his mouse, his cousin Julie and her mole, and their friends—the twins—save two chipmunks trapped in a log from the fangs of two mean, slithering snakes. In saving the chipmunks, the twins learn a lesson about bravery and kindness that brings them happiness and joy.