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It’s Christmas, and the inhabitants of Porridge Hall are suffering from the winter blues. The weather is horrible, Mrs Robinson’s ill, and, to top it all off, the Brogan’s dog, Old Blanket, dies. So when the children hear the tale of a dolphin sword which brings good fortune, they’re determined to track it down . . .
Unfortunately, however, Mrs Robinson is in decline, so Ant and Perry are shipped off to stay with Aunt Mabel, while Beany and Sun Dance are left with Mrs Brogan. Aunt Mabel, it transpires, is a silver-haired eccentric living in a menagerie – and not at all what the children expect. Then Sun Dance discovers a burglar, and the mystery of Aunt Mabel is revealed . . .
Unfortunately, however, Mrs Robinson is in decline, so Ant and Perry are shipped off to stay with Aunt Mabel, while Beany and Sun Dance are left with Mrs Brogan. Aunt Mabel, it transpires, is a silver-haired eccentric living in a menagerie – and not at all what the children expect. Then Sun Dance discovers a burglar, and the mystery of Aunt Mabel is revealed . . .
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Reviews
DOG FRIDAY
Children will be greatly entertained by this rollicking story.
THE EXILES
. . .the most engaging and affectionate comedy of manners.
THE EXILES IN LOVE
McKay has created a boisterous, chaotic family which always makes me want to rush out and adopt three sisters. Their collective charm will sweep some early teens off their feet . . .