Well, I'm still having some trouble distinguishing characters, but at least this volume had an actual story, with some amateur campers underestimating how cold it might get on their winter expedition. Also, there are cute dogs. And it helps that the teacher/camping club advisor shows up this time around; she's a total lush, but at least she's amusing.

I'll stick with the series for now, but I could see myself forgetting to seek it out. ( )