An Exceptional Hound

This is the second book in the Ryland Creek Saga. Jason, Bobby, and Tara are 3 friends that decide to learn how to coon hunt with the guidance of Nathan Ernst, with his coonhound Seth and somewhat eccentric Uncle Arthur. But the woods hide a powerful spirit bear Scar Paw. Scar Paw creates some danger for everyone. They have to learn how to rely on each other and the exceptional hound to save the day. Very good.