Happiness and sadness follow the 13 year-old Laurence through the second book in the series: ‘The Trapper'. His friends; a new pet named Henrietta; working on Uncle Andy’s farm; and a trip to the Toronto Exhibition, bring joy. A father who is out of work; a dog that is costing the family too much money; the death of a classmate; and the departure of his friend Running Bear, cause sorrow. Then danger appears in the form of two armed and vicious bank robbers: Gunter (Gun) Hamm and Fred (Ox) Oxford. Laurence becomes their captive. How will he escape? Follow Laurence’s adventures in the first and last books in the series: Laurence: The Champion, and Laurence: The Worker.