Luke Houser, an animal-loving, affable, self-conscious 15 year old isn't so sure about the tiny community in Montana his dad and stepmom have moved them to. There is no Internet or cellular phone service so he can't email his friends back in North Dakota. And yet, for Luke and his dad its the perfect place to raise and train their Alaskan husky sled dogs. Luke shares his relationships with each dog and eventually has to face some extremely grown-up decisions regarding a medical issue for one of them. It helps that his stepmom, Jackie is a veterinarian. Luke enjoys hanging out and assisting at her clinic in Missing Lake, learning about different animals and procedures. Through the clinic, Luke and Jackie meet one of the people hiding in Missing Lake- the mysterious Oscar with his foreign accent and secret ways. Oscar needs veterinary help for the most incredible of animal companions and Luke and Jackie must face a world where the impossible has suddenly become possible. All of this is told through Luke's voice, with his somewhat sarcastic sense of humor and his penchant for making mental notes to himself. He meets several local kids through classes at his new school- classes that include a 'sharing session' with a former hippie English teacher. Ms.Tanner encourages growth and discussion through a Sharing Session she holds for the students. Lost and Found in Missing Lake is a contemporary journey into adolescence that explores the combination of fantasy with reality all while dealing with teenage concerns and issues.