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Set in the summer of 1945 in New Bonn, Minnesota, the story follows thirteen-year-olds Frank, Jack, and Skeeter as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of a Nazi soldier from a nearby POW camp. Their adventure begins when they spot something red on Muskrat Island and discover a warning note signed "Red Rover." As they unravel the mystery, they also follow a treasure map left by Skeeter's late brother, leading to unexpected revelations. Amidst the backdrop of World War II's conclusion, the boys face dangers that challenge their understanding of treasure and friendship.

Set in mid-1944, the narrative explores the lives of German prisoners of war who are integrated into the U.S. workforce due to labor shortages caused by military enlistments. A group of 200 prisoners is housed in a former Civilian Conservation Corps camp on Muskrat Island in the Minnesota River at New Bonn, highlighting the complexities of their situation and the dynamics between the captives and their American hosts amidst the backdrop of World War II.

Set in March 1942, amidst the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Robert Matsui and his family as they relocate from Bakersfield, California, to Middleton, Minnesota. This move occurs during a brief window when Japanese-Americans can voluntarily leave the West Coast after the Pearl Harbor attack. The narrative explores the challenges and experiences faced by the Matsui family as they navigate their new life in a different community during a time of tension and uncertainty.