This is a fun story about a girl named Minty and how her summer changed many things in the life and her neighborhood.  Minty has trouble with her best friend trying out new friends and leaving Minty behind.  There is a secret tree in the neighborhood that notes are left with secrets.  Minty and her new friend Raymond try to match the secrets to the people in the neighborhood.  This makes for some detective work and sneaking around.  Just what every kid would love to do.