Moon Lake is the story of a summer camp in mississippi, a surly life Moon Lake is the story of a summer camp in mississippi, a surly lifeguard, a rebellious orphan girl, and the fateful day when they learn the secrets of...Moon Lake is the story of a summer camp in mississippi, a surly life Moon Lake is the story of a summer camp in mississippi, a surly lifeguard, a rebellious orphan girl, and the fateful day when they learn the secrets of life and death. Pulitzer prize-winner Eudora Welty's extraordinary short story is a lushly atmospheric and acutely observed portrayal of the strange, surreal time between childhood and adulthood.