When an archaeologist mysteriously disappears on the Windy Lake First Nation reserve, the Mighty Muskrats are on the case. This tight-knit band of cousins investigates the event while giving readers a glimpse of reserve life, touching on the daily life, struggles, and relationships of those living there. Suitable for students in Grade 3–7, this engaging novel can be used as a class novel study, inviting opportunities for creative and critical thinking about the conflict between Indigenous peoples and industry. The descriptive language can facilitate research projects about environmental issues, and teacher-led discussions around land rights, activism and the connection between people and natural resources.