Percy's holidays : or, borrowing trouble.

Percy is a bright, diligent girl who balances schoolwork with the endless chores of her bustling household. Her Aunt Zoe, warm‑hearted yet practical, keeps the family’s old chest of treasures and the daily schedule running smoothly, while Percy’s friend Louise drifts between laziness and longing for education. The story opens on a busy Monday morning as Percy prepares to board a boat for the school at Round Springs, juggling a treasured writing desk, a hat‑box, and a bundle of ginger‑nuts for the journey.

As the boat pulls away, a simple mix‑up sets off a chain of small adventures that test Percy’s resourcefulness and sense of duty. With her keen mind and a touch of good‑natured mischief, she discovers that even the most ordinary errands can turn into unexpected lessons about responsibility, friendship, and the joy of a holiday that doesn’t go quite as planned.