The boys of Columbia High on the ice

A group of Columbia High lads pursue winter sports and competition along the Harrapin River, fashioning ice-boats, forming a hockey team, and sending a challenge to a rival school. Preparations are complicated by rivalries, an outcast opposing seven, a puzzling smoke, and an old farmer's secret that prompts investigation. Episodes of camping on Rattail Island, volunteer firefighting, and sleuthing reveal hidden motives and strengthen friendships. The narrative builds through contests and practical ingenuity to a decisive championship match that highlights teamwork, pluck, and the camaraderie of schoolboy rivalry.