The Strange Affair of the Eight-Panel Cap is the mysterious story about the incredible bravery of thirteen-year-old, newsboy, Ernest Van Arkle and his newspaper carrier friends. With the help of his chums, Ernie solves a baffling mystery involving a dog theft ring. The story is initially set in 1925, Toronto, showcasing the life of Ernie Van Arkle, independent newsboy for the Toronto Sentinel Press. This story is the first in the series.
