Join ten-year-old Peggy Clayton and her two younger brothers, Teddy and Harry, as they navigate the challenges of childhood in the care of their father, Dr. Clayton, and their devoted Nurse, who has been a constant presence since the loss of their mother. With Peggys imaginative spirit and playful nature, youll follow their delightful escapades at school, the playful mischief they bring to Nurse, and even a thrilling encounter with a bull! However, the real adventure begins when Peggy and her brothers face the unsettling prospect of losing their cherished father to a potential stepmother. (Summary by Lee Ann Howlett.)