The Bobbsey Twins on a Houseboat

Bert and Freddie Bobbsey are always up to something, and this Saturday they’ve turned their backyard into a workshop. Freddie is determined to turn their big, friendly dog Snap into a makeshift “horse” for their express wagon, fashioning a sturdy harness from book straps and string. Bert watches with good‑natured teasing, while Flossie darts in and out, hunting for the missing straps that will hold everything together. Their plans promise a lively ride on the water, and the twins can already picture the houseboat bobbing gently under a bright June sky.

When the crucial straps vanish, the twins launch a spirited search that turns the ordinary morning into a real adventure. Their clues lead them around the house, the garden, and the dock, testing their teamwork and quick thinking. As they piece together the mystery, the excitement builds toward the moment they’ll finally set sail, eager to see how their improvised “horse‑power” will fare on the open water.