The Story of the Treasure Seekers Being the Adventures of the Bastable Children in Search of a Fortune

The Bastable children live in a modest semi‑detached house on Lewisham Road, their world turned upside down after their mother’s death and their father’s dwindling fortunes. With pocket‑money scarce and the household losing its former comforts, the six siblings—Dora, Oswald, Dicky, the twins Alice and Noel, and little Horace—feel the sting of a family that once knew better days. Their father’s illness and the loss of servants only deepen the sense that something must be done.

Oswald, ever the schemer, proposes a treasure hunt to restore the house’s lost wealth. Each child brings a unique talent: Dora mends what she can, Dicky is quick with numbers, Alice knits bright scarves that become makeshift banners, and the twins turn play into daring “shipwreck” expeditions. Together they devise a series of inventive plans, from secret maps to daring forays into the garden, all driven by the hope of finding a hidden fortune.

Their lively camaraderie and boundless imagination turn ordinary chores into grand adventures, setting the stage for a series of clever escapades that will test their resolve and bring the family closer together.