Set sail once again with "River Rat" Joey on his raft, the Barnacle, to exciting adventures and discovery while he plans a birthday gift for his mom. While Joey is working hard with his paper route and boat yard duties to earn money for this special gift, he witnesses a strange mishap in the waters. Soon, a mystery involving a stolen boat surfaces. Will Joey be able to help solve the case of the missing boat and still save enough money for a gift from the Corner Gift Shop? Go on another thrilling rafting journey promoting family values, integrity, honesty, responsibility, and love of family, and find out what will happen next in Joseph Fleck"s sentimental story, River Rat, The Barnacle and the Bracelets.