A charming story of young marmots living on Betelberg Mountain in Switzerland. Leaving their burrow in search of the wise old marmot to find the secret of long life the three young marmot pups have to ponder the meaning of life and death, friendship, religion, politics and environmental change. The book does not give answers but encourages the young listener to make up their own minds and discuss with their adult reader. Join our trio as they journey far from home and meet Hodge the friendly hedgehog, join the other marmots at the secret meeting place, come up against a death bird and finally meet the wise old marmot. Will all their questions be answered?