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The sailing ship tree

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Twins, Dorothy and Walter Hollins have a passion for writing stories, climbing trees and getting into trouble.

It is just before World War I and their father is butler at the Big House where Master George lives.

The twins introduce Master George to the Sailing-Ship Tree.

Everything changes with the arrival of Tweeny, a young maid, as a friendship develops between her and Master George.

The two plan to stowaway to Australia to start a new life but Master George leaves the ship before it sails when his missing father reappears.

Years later Master George does go to Australia, finds Tweeny and marries her.

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Product Details
Puffin
0241136156 / 9780241136157
Hardback
823.914
26/11/1998
England
English
xi, 195p.
23 cm
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Quiz No: 204064, Points 8.00, Book Level 5.00,
Upper Years - Key Stage 3 Learn More