Dan Carter and the Money Box

"Dan Carter and the Money Box" by Mildred A. Wirt is about a group of Cub Scouts who stumble upon a hidden money box, sparking off a thrilling mystery. The story begins with young Dan Carter and his friend Brad braving a storm to attend their Cub Scout meeting at the church where they meet a stranger that questions them about the church's Cub Scout meeting. During the meeting, they discover the money box hidden in the coal bin of the church's furnace. Instead of being enticed by the find, they contemplate the implications of owning the valuable find, leading them to give it to their leader, Mr. Hatfield, hinting at their quest to solve the mystery surrounding the box.