When Tim's father is badly injured, life suddenly changes. Unable to afford their home while his father is in hospital, his family moves to a small London flat. Tim is heartbroken that he cannot take his dog, Jelly. His sister, Carol, a promising dancer, must leave her ballet school, and his brother, Bill, is only thirteen but feels the weight of responsibility for everyone in his father's absence.
Then, in an extraordinary twist of fate, a small act of kindness leads to Tim inheriting a country house where the whole family - including Jelly - can live together. But how can they afford it? Caldicott Place is in need of repair and they have no money. When a solution is found - looking after wealthy children in the school holidays - Tim, Carol and Bill dread sharing their new home with spoiled rich children. But just as good fortune can come out of disaster, unexpected friendships can be made in the unlikeliest circumstances.
Über den Autor Noel Streatfeild
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Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and was one of three sisters. After working in munitions factories and canteens for the armed forces when the First World War broke out, Noel followed her dream of being on stage and went to RADA where she became a professional actress.She began writing children's books in 1931 and Ballet Shoes was published in 1936. She quickly became one of the most popular authors of her day. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and was awarded an OBE in 1983.
