Hurrah for Peter Perry!

A warm summer afternoon finds ten‑year‑old Tom Burford staring out at the modest garden of his family’s cramped house on the edge of Chilaton. With holidays suddenly cancelled because of money troubles and his sister Nellie’s lingering illness, Tom’s cheer is tested, yet the household buzzes with the hopeful chatter of a bright, inquisitive boy eager for adventure. When his mother’s tears pause the conversation, Tom’s protective instincts surface, and a loyal terrier named Tim offers a tempting invitation to the open road.

The story quickly pivots as Tom, spurred by the dog’s eager wag, darts into the street and encounters an unexpected visitor—Peter Perry’s mischievous dog Bounce and a mysterious dwarf who hints at a hidden world beyond the ordinary. Their chance meeting launches Tom into a day of curiosity, riddles, and the promise of a holiday that may turn ordinary streets into a realm of wonder.