by John Rowe Townsend
with Colin Welland

When the grown-ups walk out on them, it is obvious that the Thompson children will have to do a moonlight 'flit' from No. 40 Orchid Grove. So they set up home in 'Gumble's Yard' - but they are not the only occupants of this deserted wharf building by the canal. When packing cases appear and mysteriously disappear, their adventure really begins!

(From the North)