Miss Pickerell likes nothing better than peace and quiet. But as her countless fans know, life in Square Toe County is full of unexpected drama.

This time the weather satellites and the weather station computers are causing the trouble. They keep forecasting sunshine and clear skies, while on Square Toe Mountain there are torrential rains, thunder, lightning, and high winds.

If the weather satellites and computers aren't fixed—and soon—the gate in the Square Toe dam will not be opened to release the tons of water, and Square Toe County will be swept away by a terrible flood.

A sudden shuttle trip to a space station, a dangerous walk in deep space, even the blinding beam of a mysterious light—nothing can stop Miss Pickerell from trying to prevent this disaster.

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