There is something odd about Mrs. Peppel, the secretive shopkeeper whom Lacey Medina has befriended. Lacey's best friend, Regina, doesn't understand or trust Mrs. Peppel, and worries for Lacey's safety. Where does Mrs. Peppel go each day when she heads into the wooded countryside far from town? Townspeople wonder about Mrs. Peppel's unusual behaviors, but only Lacey dares to find out. It is a bumpy road that leads her to the old abandoned bell tower and the astonishing events that will challenge Lacey to believe the unbelievable. Along the way, Lacey experiences much doubt and anxiety, as well as the wickedness of her school's least favorite teacher. But the hard-earned lessons of patience and forgiveness will prove to be life-changing for all.