In the village of the Kaminskis, dogs are mysteriously being killed. An anonymous threatening letter arrives at their farm, warning that the kids will soon lose their collie. At the same time, Manfred escapes from the juvenile home, driven by the desire to finally get back at the Kaminskis. When their collie actually disappears without a trace, the kids do everything they can to get their beloved dog back. However, their search leads them down an extremely dangerous path. Once again, the crime story revolves around violence among youth—a topic that affects practically every child in some form. In "Hard on Hard," the Kaminski kids look for ways to cope with the threat. The gripping, multifaceted story provides important conversation starters about this current issue.