The four Barker children each have a plan to raise money for their mother who is in hospital. The Barkers already face a financial crisis as drought menaces their farm. Things get out of hand, and resourcefulness and courage are needed to save the situation
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Winner of the Australian Children's Book of the Year Award, 1963
Audience
For children
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Children's Book Council of Australia Awards - Book of the Year ; short listed 1963